‘Andor’ Season 2 Shoot To Be Cut Short Amid SAG-AFTRA Strike

As the first major international film festival mounted following SAG-AFTRTA’s decision to join the WGA in strike action against the studios, there was much speculation about how the Locarno Film Festival would adapt its lineup. 

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards and Features Editor This article first appeared as part of Jenelle Riley’s Acting Up newsletter – to subscribe for early content and weekly updates on all things acting, visit the Acting Up signup page. With dual strikes currently underway, it’s an uncertain time for actors – and this is a profession that is used to uncertainty. Many aren’t just wondering about when their next job will be, but how they can afford rent, utilities and health care.

Kerry Washington is reconnecting with some former co-stars on the picket line.

Sarah Silverman is letting her feelings be known.

Brad Pitt is hitting the brakes on production of his upcoming Formula 1 racing movie.

Sony is making some big changes to their release schedule in the face of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and writers strikes.

The Locarno Film Festival has clarified the situation with regards to which invited  SAG-AFTRA members will be attending.

The ongoing writers’ strike has hit “General Hospital”, forcing the soap to hire temporary ‘scab writers’ to keep production going.

Jeopardy! could actually be in jeopardy.

currently on strike, which has halted the majority of Hollywood productions, but some are getting the green light to continue filming. The latest production to receive the go-ahead amid the SAG-AFTRA strike: Hallmark Channel's .The popular drama, led by star/executive producer Erin Krakow, has received a waiver from the actors' union to move ahead with filming on season 11 in Vancouver, reports.According to conditions of the SAG-AFTRA strike, which officially began July 13 after negotiations with the studios and streamers via the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) broke down, independent projects can apply for a waiver to keep working «without being in violation of the strike order.» , which premieres its 10th season July 30, joins the faith-based streaming series,  which also airs on The CW, and Apple TV+'s Israeli spy thriller, , as the few TV productions being granted interim SAG-AFTRA agreements allowing filming to commence.All told, the actors' union has granted 68 waivers for TV and movie productions, the latter of which includes , starring Anne Hathaway, Hunter Schafer and Michaela Coel, and , with Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd. The news that will be able to film is the latest development amid a turbulent few weeks as actors and writers continue to strike. Actors officially went on strike after negotiations with studios and streamers fell apart over several key issues.

SAG-AFTRA’s strike continues on…but there are several projects that have received waivers or are exempt from the strike rules.

Disney CEO Bob Iger already made his perspective clear about the ongoing guild strikes last week before the SAG-AFTRA one commenced. Now it’s Netflix CEO’s Ted Sarandos‘ turn.

Another actor has come out in support of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike — and is opening up about why it matters to him.

Mandy Moore is clarifying her comments.

Mandy Moore wants what’s fair.

Hollywood came to a standstill amid the joint WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike — but not every TV show has stopped filming.

Gina Yashere, who plays Kemi in the CBS sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola, is breaking down the reasons why actors and writers have gone on strike.

Devon Sawa is sharing an alleged story that is in solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA strike.

The Chosen is the first known series to be allowed to continue production amid the SAG-AFTRA strike.

Kimiko Glenn is speaking out amid the SAG-AFTRA strike.