Show like ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon‘, ‘Saturday Night Live‘, and ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert‘ are in jeopardy. Hollywood’s 15 years of labor peace was shattered went the writers went on a strike which paused many productions. The Writers Guild of America is on strike, seeking better compensation, and is afraid of being replaced by the generative AI.
Before the casting or the visual effects, the writers pour life into any films or TV shows. They spend sleepless nights creating multiple scripts and delivering the best of them, hence being the unnoticed heroes of the entertainment sector. Sympathizing with the writers many celebrities from Jimmy Fallon to Amanda Seyfried have extended their support to the writer’s strike.
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Jimmy Fallon
The writer’s strike will first create a huge blow for the late-night shows. The host of The ‘Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon‘ said, “I wouldn’t have a show if it wasn’t for my writers and I support them all the way. Whatever I can do to support the guild. I’m actually in the guild as well, so yeah. I couldn’t do my show without them. I support my whole staff.” Fallon also added that the Tonight Show will be on standby as a symbol of respecting the writer’s strike.
Olivia Wilde
The director of ‘Don’t Worry Darling‘ is sorry for the issue to blow up this way and strongly feels that the writers should be rewarded for what they truly deserve. Wilde said, “I support the writers … I support unions and they’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what they deserve. I wish it didn’t have to come to this”.
Yvette Nicole Brown
The ‘Community‘ star expressed her opinion on Twitter hoping that the producers make a deal with the writers. Yvette Nicole Brown tweeted, “Writers are ESSENTIAL. I stand with the @WGAWest. They deserve what they have been asking for. I pray the producers to go back to the table with a deal they can say yes to,”
Amanda Seyfried
During the Met Gala, Amanda Seyfried cheered the writers and voiced her support for the strike against the production houses like Netflix, Apple, Amazon, Universal, and Paramount. In an exclusive interview with Variety, the actress said, “Everything changed with streaming and everyone needs to be compensated for their work. It’s f***ing easy. I don’t get it.”
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Elizabeth Olsen
Marvel’s Scarlet Witch has made the name Elizabeth Olsen known to everyone. Olsen said, “We need to reimagine structurally how people of all levels can continue to make a living now that we have these streaming services. Actors who used to be able to live off residuals — can’t anymore because they get paid for one day. And it goes on a streaming service, and they don’t see a penny after.”
Liv Hewson
Liv Hewson extended his support to the writer’s strike saying, “I’m in support of the WGA to those that bemoan the strike, I would say — well, give writers what they need in order to make a safe and sustainable living, then. Strikes happen for a reason, and the near-unanimous authorization vote tells me that change is necessary. I hope their demands are met, and soon.” The ‘Yellowjackets’ actor believes the strike happens for a reason and the writer’s demands should be met. Also, season three of ‘Yellowjackets’ is put on hold because of the writer’s strike.
Gabriel Luna
The ‘Last of Us‘ actor said, “I stand with the WGA. As they go, we all go, and it is important to remain in stride with our ever-changing business”. He further added, “Increases in compensation and streaming residuals are long overdue, and the success-based model is an adaptation that needs to be made to better realize the worth of our stories. I hope for a swift and fair agreement, but I’m aligned with the Guild for the long haul.”
Brian Tyree Henry
The ‘Causeway‘ actor said, “I just hope that everyone is treated equally. I don’t think they get what they deserve and that people listen to them. People strike for a reason.” Brain Tyree Henry was nominated for Oscar and Emmy Awards for his role in ‘Causeway‘ and ‘Atlanta‘.
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