Canadian productions under Canadian labour contracts can proceed amid the strikes, and SAG has begun handing out waivers to some independent productions with SAG stars
However, she says there’s much uncertainty over the fine print of SAG rules, which are broadly intended to restrict work on projects backed by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Even if a SAG member is allowed to work, there’s no guarantee they would not pledge solidarity to the cause.
“Not that they were any less talented … we have two wonderful Canadians in the lead. Some of the actors who were on the list had to be put aside because it wouldn’t work and they really wanted the series to shoot the time that they set to do it.Members of SAG and the Writers Guild of America are each striking over similar issues with the AMPTP including compensation and guardrails around the use of artificial intelligence.
That’s where Canadian-made series with Canadian casts and writers could have a leg up amid a U.S. labour fight, says Farrell. Talent agent Jennifer Goldhar agrees that non-SAG Canadian actors probably have a leg up when competing for some acting jobs in Canada.
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