SAG-AFTRA has struck a new tentative deal with Hollywood’s major studios, ending the strike after 118 days.
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On Wednesday, the guild announced that they have agreed with the AMPTP for a new three-year contract that will allow union actors to return to work. “In a unanimous vote this afternoon, The SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Committee approved a tentative agreement with the AMPTP bringing an end to the 118-day strike,” their statement reads.
However, the terms of the deal have not been disclosed publically. Still, some of the talking points regarding the language involving artificial intelligence protections were some of the issues SAG wanted to address with the major studios over the past several days, according to TMZ. The strike will officially end at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday.
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One of those points involves scanning actors for a one-time fee, which includes deceased actors and being able to use their likenesses for future projects. However, SAG demanded extra pay for AI scans and actors’ permissions. But for now, SAG has agreed on fair terms for all union actors. The agreement comes a month after the WGA secured its brand-new contract.
News of the strike ending started trending on social media as many were relieved that the strike was over.
