People take selfies beneath the Hollywood sign as the WGA (Writers Guild of America) strike continues on July 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
"A lot of different people are impacted surrounding the industry," Holmes says, "and it's causing them a lot of hardship."
How long could the strike lastSome experts say the current strike could set the record for the longest writers' strike in Hollywood history.
If strikes last until October, Holmes estimates the economic cost will total closer to $4 billion to $5 billion.
The WGA represents 11,500 members, while SAG-AFTRA represents roughly 160,000 members.
Persons:
Todd Holmes, Holmes, Lee Ohanian, Billy Porter, Kevin Klowden, Milken, Ohanian, it's
Organizations:
WGA, Guild of America, Writers Guild of America, Alliance, Television Producers, Cal State Northridge, Milken Institute, Screen, American Federation of Television, Radio Artists, University of California, CNBC, LA Times, Hollywood, Variety, SAG, Disney, Warner Bros
Locations:
Los Angeles , California, California, LA, Los Angeles