SAG-AFTRA greenlights 39 projects amid strike.
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Releases List of Approved Projects
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has made an exciting announcement amidst their ongoing strike. Just six days after the strike began, SAG-AFTRA released a list of approved projects that their members can work on without violating the strike order.
Among the projects on the list are some exciting offerings from independent production company A24. Since A24 is not represented by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, their productions have been given the green light. Currently in production are “Mother Mary,” starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel, and “Death of a Unicorn,” starring Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd.
Interim Agreements Allow Resumption of Work
“As of 07/19/2023, this list includes productions that are signed to agreements within the scope of the strike order, but have signed Interim Agreements allowing them to resume,” SAG-AFTRA explains on its website. “Members may work on these productions without being in violation of the strike order.”
Other exciting projects on the list include “The Rivals of Amziah King,” featuring Matthew McConaughey, “Flight Risk” directed by Mel Gibson and starring Mark Wahlberg, “Dust Bunny” with Mads Mikkelsen and Sigourney Weaver, and “Bride Hard” with Rebel Wilson. Interestingly, Angel Studios’ “The Chosen” is also included on the list, despite being distributed by Lionsgate, a member of the AMPTP.
Hours before the strike began, SAG-AFTRA released a separate list of projects that union performers are allowed to work on. This sag-aftra-approves-39-projects-to-continue-despite-strike/” title=”SAG-AFTRA greenlights 39 projects amid strike.”>includes soap operas, music videos, award shows, reality and competition shows, variety and game shows, and talk shows. However, due to the ongoing strike by the Writer’s Guild of America, some talk shows have been unable to continue production without their unionized writers.
It’s important to note that while performers are restricted from singing, rehearsing, or auditioning for new projects, SAG-AFTRA agreements do allow for work in voice-dubbing, commercials, and podcasting.
This strike marks a significant moment in history, as it is the first SAG-AFTRA strike in 43 years. Additionally, it is the first time in 63 years that both the WGA and SAG-AFTRA are simultaneously on strike, a rare occurrence that hasn’t happened since Ronald Reagan was at the helm before his presidential run.
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