Brad Pitt is slamming the brakes on his upcoming Formula 1 racing film in support of the SAG-AFTRA strike.
14.07.2023 - 02:13 / etcanada.com
Fortunately for HBO, “House Of The Dragon” is permitted to carry on with season two filming in the U.K., despite the SAG-AFTRA strike.
According to several reports, including Variety and Entertainment Weekly, sources have confirmed that production on the HBO drama series can continue as scheduled amid the labour union’s Thursday announcement of the strike, due to its incompetence to reach a new deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
The “Game of Thrones” prequel began filming season two at Warner Bros.’ Leavesden Studios in April.
Since “House Of The Dragon”‘s cast is mainly comprised of U.K. actors working under contracts regulated by the local union, Equity, the show can proceed filming given that Equity members are legally not allowed to strike in solidarity with the U.S. union.
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Shortly before SAG-AFTRA officially announced the strike on Thursday, Equity provided its 47,000 members with its actors strike guidance, stating: “Equity U.K. will support SAG-AFTRA and its members by all lawful means.
“A performer joining the strike (or refusing to cross a picket line) in the U.K. will have no protection against being dismissed or sued for breach of contract by the producer or the engager,” the guidance continued. “Likewise, if Equity encourages anyone to join the strike or not cross a picket line, Equity itself will be acting unlawfully and hence liable for damages or an injunction.”
The U.K.’s strict union laws have hindered Equity’s ability to demonstrate substantial solidarity, according to sources per Variety. Due to prohibitive British legislation, Equity can neither call a
Brad Pitt is slamming the brakes on his upcoming Formula 1 racing film in support of the SAG-AFTRA strike.
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Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International “Succession” star Brian Cox and “Catastrophe’s” Rob Delaney are among the confirmed speakers at a London rally in support of the SAG-AFTRA strike. U.K. actors union Equity revealed plans earlier this week for two major demonstrations on Friday in solidarity with the actors strike. Twin rallies will take place at noon local time in London’s Leicester Square and in Manchester’s Media City. Speakers so far scheduled for the London rally include Cox and Delaney as well as “The Pact” and “Alex Rider” star Rakie Ayola, Equity general secretaries Paul W. Fleming and Lynda Rooke, and Bectu boss Philippa Childs. Member of Parliament John McDonnell is also set to speak.
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Lights, camera, solidarity.
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essentially shuts down amid the actors' and writers' strikes, one high-profile production will be able to continue filming. According to, HBO's — which is currently filming its second season in the U.K. — will not be directly impacted by the current SAG-AFTRA strike in the U.S., with sources telling the outlet that production is planned to continue as scheduled. Starring Emma D'Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke and more, the cast is largely comprised of actors who work under contracts governed by the local U.K.
#Oppenheimer left the premiere to ‘go and write their pickets’ and join the strike pic.twitter.com/rc2SaSxcfkSAG-AFTRA formally announced its first film and television strike since 1980 at a press conference at its Los Angeles headquarters on Thursday.“From the time negotiations began on June 7, SAG-AFTRA staff and the members of our negotiating committee have worked overtime devoting their evenings, weekends and holidays to achieving a deal that would ensure a sustainable future for the acting profession,” chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland said.
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British acting union Equity will “stand in unwavering solidarity” with its counterpart SAG-AFTRA over the looming actors strike.