The Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike has been called off officially after 148 days of struggle. This was indeed excellent news for writers who finally got their demands fulfilled. They do not need to worry about their future in the industry anymore because their hard-won deal will protect them. The tentative deal has specified that the pay of all the show and movie writers will be increased and AI usage will also be minimized. However, the conclusion of this drive will certainly affect the production part in the coming months.

In a new report, a production chief has spilled beans on how this centuries-long law will take over functioning in Hollywood. Can you imagine how studios will handle the production backlog?

End of the WGA strike has stirred the entertainment industry

Variety recently rolled out an exclusive report regarding the sudden movements in Hollywood postWGA strike. While the SAG-AFTRA union is still on the pickets, studios have started prioritizing their production projects. Many studio executives have expressed their concern, stating that this problem will turn into a competition. All the projects that have been pushed back because of the double strike will resume soon and a centuries-old law will be in effect: supply and demand.

So when the actors’ strike ends, things will get messy because everyone would want production teams and locations to shoot their projects. “It becomes a supply-and-demand question. And whereas before the strike the shooting schedule was staggered,” said one production chief. This means a lot of movies and shows will get into production at once, which will make things tough for the industry workers.

But studios and streamers are picking shows first that have hooked the attention of viewers for a long time. They want to focus on projects that need to go out as soon as possible.

Netflix will bring back fan-favorite projects 

According to Variety’s report, the streaming company Netflix has decided to work on their most popular shows first. It includes the beloved spinoff of Addams Family, Wednesday, and the horror drama Stranger Things. They want to wrap up with the scripts and shooting of the second season of the comedy series and much awaiting the fifth and final season of the sci-fi show.

The streamer is concerned for the 80s-inspired series that its aging cast will not fit the high schooler storyline if they do not complete the shooting in time. So fans of this highly acclaimed drama should tighten their seat belt to dive back into the gut-wrenching world sooner than later. Not to mention, the writers of the show have already dropped a hint of their return on social media. Thus, it is only a matter of time before fans will watch season 5.

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