By Dawn Chmielewski and Lisa RichwineLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The tentative deal Hollywood writers reached with the major studios and streaming services could serve as a template for actors, who have been on strike since mid-July.
Writers and actors share common concerns, including the desire for higher pay and for curbs on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in entertainment.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA), which went on strike May 2, reached a tentative deal with studios Sunday.
Negotiators for the SAG-AFTRA actors' union have not held talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which represents Walt Disney, Netflix and other studios, since this summer.
As with writers, actors are looking for compensation that reflects the value they bring to streaming, specifically, in the form of revenue sharing.
Persons:
Dawn Chmielewski, Lisa, Mel Shimkovitz, Walt Disney, AFTRA, Pedro Pascal, Bob Odenkirk, We're, Lisa Richwine, Rollo Ross, Miral Fahmy
Organizations:
ANGELES, Reuters, Guild of America, Netflix, WGA, SAG, Alliance, Television Producers, Entertainment
Locations:
Los Angeles