A tentative agreement has been announced but what does it mean for the industry and the viewers?
After nearly five months – 146 days, to be exact – the Hollywood writers’ strike appears to be nearing its end, as the Writers Guild of America (WGA) reached a provisional deal with the group representing the studios and streamers. If ratified by union membership, the deal would conclude one of the longest work stoppages in the union’s history; the current record was set in 1988, when the WGA struck for 154 days.
The tentative agreement was announced on Sunday night after a marathon weekend of negotiations. “We can say, with great pride, that this deal is exceptional – with meaningful gains and protections for writers in every sector of the membership,” the WGA said in an email to strike captains on Sunday night.
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