WGA Strike: Writers Guild and Hollywood Studios in Final Phase of Negotiations, Deal Expected to End Industry Paralysis

WGA strike: Writers Guild and Hollywood studios in ‘final phase’ of negotiations

The striking writers and Hollywood studios are nearing a deal to end the historic work stoppage that has paralyzed the entertainment industry.

The Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have been negotiating for four consecutive days.

The major issues have been resolved, with the studio bosses no longer in the negotiation room.

The strike has reached its 145th day, putting it within two weeks of the longest strike in the union’s history.

WGA strike: Writers Guild and Hollywood studios in ‘final phase’ of negotiations

The striking writers and Hollywood studios are in the “final phase” of negotiations and hope to strike a deal to end the historic work stoppage that has paralyzed the entertainment industry by the end of the weekend, two people familiar with the matter told CNN.

Major Issues Resolved

The big four studio bosses — Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav, Disney chief Bob Iger, Netflix co-chief Ted Sarandos, and NBCUniversal studio chairman Donna Langley — were no longer in the Sherman Oaks room by Saturday afternoon, one person said, signaling nearly all the major issues had been resolved. The person stressed, while not directly in the room, the studio chiefs remained wholly engaged in the process.

Strike Reaches 145th Day

The WGA went on strike on May 2, reaching its 145th day on Saturday. This puts it within two weeks of the longest strike in the union’s history, which lasted 154 days in 1988. Many productions had already halted before SAG-AFTRA joined the WGA on strike on July 14.

Spokespeople for the AMPTP and the WGA did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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