Hollywood Actors May Join Screenwriters' Strike

The union representing film and television actors, the Screen Actors Guild in the US, has announced that it has failed to reach an agreement with representatives of film studios and streaming services. This information is reported by the Associated Press.

The Guild leadership will vote on July 13 to decide whether to join the strike already underway by screenwriters. The group representing the film studios has expressed disappointment over the failure to reach an agreement.

If actors declare a strike, it will be the first such instance since 1960. The Writers Guild of America has been on strike since early May, significantly slowing down the production of films and television shows. The screenwriters are demanding better conditions from streaming giants like Netflix and Amazon.