Hollywood agents have played a number of roles for television writers over the years. That relationship has been tested by a large group of TV writers affiliated with the Writers Guild of America who claim that the major talent agencies have been enriching themselves at the expense of their clients. At a time when there are more scripted shows than ever, the writers say, their pay is stagnant or going down. The agents counter that they are looking out for their clients in a fast-changing business. The two affiliated unions have given the Association of Talent Agents, a group representing the agencies, a deadline of Saturday at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time to pledge that they will change their ways.

Source: New York Times April 05, 2019 09:00 UTC