Priyanka Chopra Supports SAG AFTRA Strike, Calls for Fair Contracts in Hollywood

Priyanka Chopra, the renowned Indian actress who has made a name for herself in the international entertainment platform, recently extended her support to the ongoing SAG AFTRA strike in Hollywood. The strike, led by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, aims to secure fair contracts for actors in their dealings with studios and streaming services.

Taking to her official Instagram handle, Priyanka Chopra shared a special post expressing her solidarity with her union and colleagues. She captioned her post, “I stand with my union and colleagues. In solidarity, we build a better tomorrow. #SagAftraStrong #SagAftraStrike,” accompanied by the logo of the strike. With this post, the actress confirmed her active participation in the movement. Earlier reports suggested that Priyanka would refrain from shooting for any of her upcoming projects worldwide until the strike concludes. Now, she has officially confirmed her stance by lending her support to the SAG AFTRA strike.

Regarding her upcoming projects, Priyanka Chopra’s recent series, “Citadel,” an espionage thriller released on Amazon Prime Video, has been renewed for a second season. Priyanka, along with Richard Madden, will reprise their roles in the upcoming season, which is set to start filming next year. Additionally, Priyanka is working on an action thriller, alongside John Cena and Idris Elba, which revolves around a political backdrop. However, the shooting for this project has been put on hold until the SAG AFTRA strike is resolved.

In the Bollywood industry, Priyanka Chopra was expected to make a comeback with the upcoming road movie “Jee Le Zaraa,” directed by Farhan Akhtar. However, recent updates suggest that Priyanka has walked out of the project citing date issues after multiple delays. Neither the actress nor the makers have officially addressed these speculations at the moment.

The SAG AFTRA strike has caused significant disruptions in the entertainment industry, leading to the suspension of numerous Hollywood productions and promotional tours. The conflict revolves around the issue of fair compensation for actors in the streaming era, with union leaders arguing that actors’ earnings have been disproportionately affected by the rise of streaming services. Proposals put forth by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have fallen short of meeting the actors’ demands.

As the strike continues, actors are adhering to union rules, abstaining from work-related activities such as personal appearances, promotions, auditions, rehearsals, and even lobbying for Emmy votes. The strike is anticipated to have far-reaching implications, potentially resulting in indefinite delays for upcoming television seasons and potential setbacks in movie releases.

The combined impact of the writers’ strike and the actors’ strike is expected to disrupt a wide range of US-based shows and films, with late-night talk shows already going on hiatus and scripted television series facing production shutdowns. While the immediate effects may not be immediately felt by streaming viewers, the strike may cause delays in the release of new seasons and series on platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.

As Priyanka Chopra stands in solidarity with the SAG AFTRA strike, her support adds to the collective voice advocating for fair contracts and the protection of actors’ rights in the ever-evolving landscape of the entertainment industry.

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