As the largest strike in decades brings the entertainment industry to a halt, the Screen Actors Guild granted a rare waiver for “The Chosen” series about Jesus of Nazareth to continue production.
Hollywood actors joined screenwriters earlier in July in their months-long strike against studios, streaming services and production companies represented by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
This is the first time in over half a century that the two unions have been on strike simultaneously. This is bringing entire shows to a standstill as actors who are union members are no longer permitted to perform in many productions.