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Actors Divided Over Filming Indie Projects With SAG-AFTRA Waivers During Strike

  • Viola Davis stepped away from producing film G20 despite it receiving a waiver from SAG-AFTRA to continue production during the strike.
  • Sarah Silverman criticized actors working on indie films with waivers, calling them "scabs" and saying it undermines the strike.
  • SAG-AFTRA defended granting waivers to some indie productions, saying it's part of their strike strategy and the projects must meet strict criteria.
  • Over 40 indie films have received waivers so far, allowing stars like Anne Hathaway and Paul Rudd to keep working amid the strike.
  • Some actors stand by SAG-AFTRA's waivers, arguing it allows people to support families and helps mid-level indie films, but others say no projects should be allowed.
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