The Potential Impact of a Hollywood Actors' Strike on TV and Movies
The possibility of a SAG strike looms as negotiations for a new contract continue past the June 30 deadline. The impact on TV shows is expected to be minimal, as the Writers' Guild of America strike has already caused production slowdowns. Soap operas, talk shows, and reality television are not affected for now. Streaming platforms may have a backlog of content, potentially benefiting from a longer strike. Movies have already been postponed due to production shutdowns, and further delays are likely if a SAG strike occurs. The strike would mark a historic moment in Hollywood, with SAG and WGA concurrently on strike for the first time since 1960. The duration of the strike is uncertain, but past strikes have lasted from weeks to months.
