SAG-AFTRA Defends Interim Filming Agreements After Facing Criticism For Allowing Work During Strike

SAG-AFTRA has defended their decision to issue interim filming agreements after the labor union was criticized for allowing actors to work on independent projects during the strike. The SAG-AFTRA strike against the AMPTP has been ongoing for two weeks as Hollywood actors fight for better pay, streaming residuals, and regulation of AI in the film industry. However, SAG-AFTRA has approved of independent films and shows resuming production during the strike. This includes TV shows like Angel Studios’ The Chosen, as well as movies starring actors like Jenna Ortega and Mark Wahlberg.