The SAG-AFTRA strike is reportedly over

Hollywood's actors can resume working on Thursday.
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Amanda Yeo
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 US actor Jack Black joins SAG-AFTRA members and their supporters as they walk a picket line outside Paramount Studios during their strike against the Hollywood studios, in Los Angeles, California, on November 8, 2023. The union representing striking actors said on November 6, 2023, it could not agree to studios’ “last, best and final offer” issued over the weekend in a bid to end a months-long stalemate that has crippled Hollywood.
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The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has reportedly called off its strike, having finally reached a tentative deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).

Announced on Wednesday, the actors' strike will reportedly end at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9. This means actors can finally return to performing and promoting their work after the lengthy stoppage, and supporters can dress up as movie characters without guilt.

It isn't yet clear exactly what is in the new deal between SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP. Even so, Variety reports that it has received unanimous approval from the SAG-AFTRA negotiating committee. The full details of the deal are expected to be released on Friday, after SAG-AFTRA's national board has also assessed it.


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The SAG-AFTRA strike is ending over a month after the Writers Guild of America's (WGA) strike concluded on Sept. 27. The two simultaneous strikes effectively shut down Hollywood for much of the year, with members from both unions seeking fair terms regarding matters ranging from compensation for streaming to the use of AI.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more details emerge.

Amanda Yeo
Amanda Yeo
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Amanda Yeo is an Assistant Editor at Mashable, covering entertainment, culture, tech, science, and social good. Based in Australia, she writes about everything from video games and K-pop to movies and gadgets.

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