Hollywood faces an unprecedented event as the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike gains momentum, with actress Priyanka Chopra lending her support to her fellow colleagues. This critical phase in Hollywood's history marks a potential shutdown of the industry, which has long been renowned for its cinematic masterpieces and groundbreaking storytelling.
SAG-AFTRA Unites: Actors and Screenwriters Join Forces in Historic Strike
In a historic move, the leaders of the actors' union, SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists), have joined the screenwriters' strike, resulting in the suspension of production across the entire entertainment industry. The strike comes in response to failed negotiations for a new contract with studios and streaming services.One of the key issues raised during the negotiations was the demand for fairer compensation for writers and safeguards against the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Priyanka Chopra has now expressed her solidarity by joining the strike.
Priyanka Chopra Stands in Solidarity: Supporting the SAG-AFTRA Strike
Priyanka took to her Instagram handle to share a poster that read "SAG AFTRA STRONG." She captioned her post with a message of support, stating, "I stand with my union and colleagues. In solidarity, we build a better tomorrow. ❤️????????#SagAftraStrong #SagAftraStrike." The actress has previously advocated for pay equality and recently addressed conflicts within the Bollywood industry.
Upcoming Endeavors: Priyanka Chopra Joins Star-Studded Series 'Heads of State'
In a recent interview with Film Companion, Priyanka revealed that she received "equal pay" for her role in the series Citadel. She shared her surprise, stating, "I didn't expect it when my agents told me, 'You're playing a co-lead, let us go and talk to Amazon about getting you parity'." For years, she had fought for equal treatment and had discussions about the matter. When asked if she faced similar challenges in India, Priyanka jokingly responded, "Of course. I mean, I never asked for parity, are you kidding me? I only asked for a little bit more, and that wasn't even granted. So, I just gave up the fight."In the near future, Priyanka will be seen in the upcoming series Heads of State, alongside John Cena and Idris Elba.