Potential Disaster Looms as Actors Strike Threatens UK's Booming Studio Sector
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
The U.K.'s booming studio sector, heavily reliant on Hollywood productions, is under threat due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. The strike has caused delays and uncertainty, leaving many U.K. facilities empty and impacting projects. While established studios with long-term leases may be largely unaffected, other facilities like Shinfield, Ealing, and Elstree are expected to be significantly impacted. The uncertainty surrounding the strike, along with other factors like rising costs and tax rates, has raised concerns about the feasibility of building new infrastructure in the U.K. However, some studio bosses remain optimistic about the future demand for production in the U.K. and are preparing for a potential rush once the strike is resolved.
