Actors and Writers Strike Against Major Studios Over Wages and AI Concerns
- A strike led by SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America has severely disrupted Hollywood production since July 14.
- Actors are demanding better compensation, especially for streaming residuals, as well as restrictions on AI use.
- Notable celebrities like Bryan Cranston have participated in rallies criticizing studio greed and lack of fairness.
- Dwayne Johnson made a major donation to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation to aid actors financially during the strike.
- The two simultaneous strikes are putting significant pressure on major studios and streamers to address key demands.
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