The 2023 WGA Writer Strike has begun and its ripple effect is changing late-night TV's lineup, as well as some of streaming's most popular shows. ❌
As of 12:01 on May 2nd, 2023, the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike has officially begun, and the inability of the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to reach an amenable resolution to negotiations which started prior in the week will have a profound ripple effect on the television landscape.
12 The Tonight Show Jimmy Fallon won't be giggling along with any new guests this week as NBC puts The Tonight Show on hiatus for the next several weeks. Any guest interviews and musical performances will be postponed, and reruns of prior episodes will air in place of new material. The SNL alum won't be appearing on late-night screens for at least another two weeks, but has expressed support of his writers in the past.
8 This Week Tonight With John Oliver HBO's other late-night talk show This Week Tonight with John Oliver will be going dark, and its caustic host will only be seen in reruns for the next several weeks. Oliver has discussed the WGA strike in previous episodes of his series and even referenced the WGA strike from 15 years ago that affected his time on The Daily Show. He stands in solidarity with WGA members and hopes to see his fans again soon.
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