In Hollywood nothing has changed. The strike of actors and scriptwriters keeps the film sector paralyzed and, at the moment, there is no solution in sight. The extension of the strike, of course, begins to affect those employees who, unlike interpreters, do not have financial support that allows them to survive without working for a long time.
However, the most visible figures of the actors’ strike are coming to the rescue of their colleagues. This week, some performers and screenwriters joined forces to organize a charity auction. The proceeds will be given to the most affected workers.
via eBaythe actors are not only auctioning autographed personal itemsbut also moments of coexistence to those who are willing to break the bank. For example, David Cros and Bob Odenkirkwho you surely remember for giving life to Saul Goodman in the universe Breaking Bad, they offered a dinner in New York or Los Angeles. The winning bid exceeded several thousand dollars.
For its part, Adam Scottprotagonist of Separation (Severance), was willing to walk your dog for an hour. He Cast of New Girlmade up of Zooey Deschanel, Lamorne Morris, Hannah Simone and Max Greenfield, were willing to have a video call via Zoom with a fan.
The filmmaker Barry Jenkins and the composer Nicholas Britell They auctioned autographed vinyls of some of the soundtracks they have worked on. Meanwhile, the actress Maggie Gyllenhaal He promised a 20-minute video call where you can ask him 20 questions. The Buffer brothers They even have an autographed poster of Stranger Thingsthe popular Netflix series.
Are you a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Mark Ruffalo has a Funko autographed Hulk. At the time of writing this post, the maximum bid is $710. And if you prefer DC superheroes, you can get one Lines of Flash signed by its cast.
The actors’ strike is going to last a long time
Without a doubt, it is an excellent initiative whose purpose is to support those who have truly been harmed by the actors and scriptwriters’ strike. In fact, in the various interventions of the union members, it has been made clear that they seek to improve the working conditions of all the people who work in a production.
However, as long as the actors union and the Alliance of Film and Television Producers do not reach an agreement, more auctions will need to be held. Or, find another way to raise money for those who have months without generating income due to lack of employment.
Sadly, film companies seem not to care about the actors’ strike. They have not shown a willingness to reach an agreement, as they believe that the union’s demands, mainly regarding salary increases, are disproportionate.