Jessica Chastain shows solidarity with SAG-AFTRA strike at Venice Film Festival amid industry tension

Jessica Chastain attended Venice wearing a "SAG-AFTRA on strike" shirt to support the union's demands.
Chastain admitted feeling nervous about promoting "Memory" during the strike after advice against attending.
She called for fair actor compensation, AI protections, and streaming revenue sharing from producers.
Some directors were supportive, but most A-list talent avoided Venice due to strike guilt and distribution concerns.
The AMPTP seems prepared for a prolonged battle as studios suspend deals with high-profile producers.