Lisa Joy Says Writers’ Guild Acting for ‘Collective Good’ in Potential Strike, Details Why ‘Westworld’ is Even ‘More Relevant’ Today
” and “The Peripheral,” says the Writers’ Guild of America is “acting for [writers’] collective good” in its negotiations with studios, even if it could potentially lead to a strike in May.
“It’s a little stressful because I’ve reached a point where I can manage without work for a while,” said Joy. “As it is, we have shows coming out and we’re in the editing process. We have a rotation of shows that aren’t dependent on writing at the phase they’re in. But I always stand by the decision of the Writers’ Guild — I know they’re acting for our collective good.”
“I remember struggling to make it in Hollywood and worrying about all the basic needs,” she said. “Even if you’re lucky enough to get staffed on a show, there’s no guarantee that if that show ends you can get another job immediately. It’s very stressful. The Writers’ Guild is working to make it possible for writers at all levels to support themselves. It’s incredibly important.”
In the 35-minute keynote, Joy mused on her love of Greek mythology, and how it influenced her interests as a writer. Some of that mythology is certainly reflected in Joy and co-showrunner Jonathan Nolan’s sci-fi drama “Westworld,” which ran on HBO for four seasons before being abruptly canceled in late 2022. The show was subsequently removed from streaming service HBO Max and sold to ad-supported platforms Roku and Tubi — one of the most high-profile AVOD deals for a premium show.
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