Hollywood Writers On Strike: Here Are The Shows Affected
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has initiated a strike after the failure to make a deal with the studios by Tuesday morning at midnight. The primary reason behind the strike is the compensation of writers from streaming. According to the WGA, the studios have reduced the pay of writers and separated writing from production, which has negatively impacted the working conditions for series writers at all levels. However, the studios state that they have offered a “generous increase” in compensation, but the writers didn’t agree to it.
The strike has severely affected numerous shows, with the network late-night shows, such as “The Daily Show,” “Last Week Tonight,” and “Real Time with Bill Maher,” all being shut down. However, “Gutfeld!” on Fox will not shut down. “Saturday Night Live,” which was set to air this weekend with Pete Davidson, has been canceled until the strike ends. The strike has also affected the writers’ room for “Abbott Elementary,” with the number of episodes in Season 3 in question. Writing for Season 6 of “Cobra Kai” and Season 3 of Showtime’s “Yellowjackets” has also been suspended.
However, all the scripts for Season 2 of the “Game of Thrones” spin-off, “House of the Dragon,” have been turned in, and filming has already started. Nevertheless, there is no word on what will happen if the need for rewrites arises. Variety has kept a running list of all the shows being affected by the strike.
The WGA wants to re-establish its significance in the entertainment industry and has been struggling to secure compensation for its members for years. In 2007-2008, a strike of more than three months affected the television industry and significantly disrupted the schedules of numerous shows, resulting in a loss of revenue for networks and studios. The current strike could have a similar impact, especially since the streaming industry has become more prominent since the last strike. The WGA strike is the most recent addition to the list of issues plaguing Hollywood, including the global COVID-19 pandemic, a shortage of workers, and changing viewer habits.
The strike has put numerous TV shows and their creators on hold, affecting their revenue and creative output. Fans are eagerly waiting for the strike to end to see their favorite shows back on air, and it remains to be seen how long the strike will last and what sort of impact it will have on the industry as a whole.
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Here are some of the shows being affected.
