Currently, Hollywood is facing a critical situation that goes beyond the typical crises the industry experiences. This time, actors and writers have taken to the streets, demanding fair compensation from studios in light of the extravagant earnings of executives. This protest has resulted in production shutdowns and disrupted the upcoming TV and theater season, but amidst all this chaos, there is some good news for Rebel Wilson.
A recent article on Deadline Hollywood reveals that Rebel Wilson’s movie “Bride Hard” has received a waiver from the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), along with six other films. Such waivers are granted to independently financed and produced films that are not associated with the Academy of Motion Picture and Television Producers. It is likely that more waivers will be granted in the future, although specific details about other projects are not provided in the report.
“Will actors be willing to participate in projects that receive waivers when many other actors are unable or unwilling to work? This remains a concern for completion bond firms, even for films with waivers. Another risk, particularly for productions in the U.S., is the possibility of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) picketing SAG-AFTRA-waived projects and the Teamsters refusing to cross the picket lines. Will eligible producers proceed despite these complications, or will they find it too challenging and unfavorable? Moreover, the applications for waivers include significant projects with A-list actors, further complicating SAG’s approach. Does granting waivers weaken the impact of a strike, or does it exert pressure on the studios?”
It is still uncertain what the future holds, but for now, Rebel Wilson’s project is moving forward in Georgia. While many productions are on hold, studios are capitalizing on any opportunities to film overseas. For example, Warner Bros. Discovery’s “House of the Dragon” is subject to the Equity union in the UK. Under this arrangement, Equity members and those under contract with them are prohibited from joining another union’s strike, and violating this can result in severe lawsuits that can leave someone bankrupt.
As of now, there are no signs of this situation coming to an end. An anonymous executive stated that the studio intends to wait until the striking individuals start facing personal hardships, drawing criticism from entertainers like Ron Perlman, who claims to know the person responsible and their current address.
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