Hollywood Strike: Threats, Bright Spots, and the Future of the Industry

A London rally in support of the SAG-AFTRA strike was organized by the U.K. actors union Equity, with an impressive lineup of British and U.K.-based stars attending, including Brian Cox, David Oyelowo, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Imelda Staunton, and Jim Carter. U.S. expat Rob Delaney acted as the compere and expressed confidence in the actors' ability to win the fight. Equity chief Paul W. Fleming declared the union's solidarity with SAG-AFTRA but noted the limitations imposed by the U.K.'s anti-strike legislation, which prevents them from calling for a sympathy strike.