In the first week of the Screen Actors Guild strike that’s disrupting the film and television industries, Hollywood actors have been speaking on and off the picket line about their thoughts. The strike, which started recently, has been described by the actor and Sag-Aftra president, Fran Drescher, as a response to an unfair system that’s diminishing and demeaning to performers. According to a report by Theguardian.com, both actors and screenwriters are demanding fair compensation for their creative work. As technology advances, AI has the potential to replace human actors in certain roles, leading to fears of job displacement for performers. The strike has already caused significant disruption to film and television production, with some shows being put on hold indefinitely.

Source: The Guardian July 19, 2023 08:28 UTC