While the agreement still needs to be ratified by members of WGA, which represents more than 11,000 writers, this marks a significant turning point in the nearly five-month-long strike.
The current walkout came close to beating the longest strike in WGA history, a 1988 strike that lasted 154 days.
“But we are, as of today, suspending WGA picketing.” The Guild encouraged members to join the picket line for the actors’ strike instead this week.
One person close to the matter said that, as a result, writers could potentially be back to work in just days.
People familiar with the matter on Sunday night voiced optimism the studios’ agreement with the writers will also allow it to reach a deal with the actors.
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Organizations:
Los Angeles CNN, Writers Guild of America, WGA, SAG, Hollywood, Industries, Empire State Development
Locations:
Hollywood, New York