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The Official End-of-Summer Strike Report

A candid conversation on The Eight’s strategy, Fran Drescher’s whereabouts, why Bradley Cooper isn’t in Venice, the interim agreements and more as Hollywood’s summer of unrest turns into an autumn free-for-all.

Fran Drescher has ceded some of the spotlight to chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, who comes across as firm and determined but not ferocious.
Fran Drescher has ceded some of the spotlight to chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, who comes across as firm and determined but not ferocious. Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images
Matthew Belloni
&
Jonathan Handel
September 5, 2023

Matt Belloni: Here we are, Labor Day, and we’re entering Month Four of the strikes. I hate to say I’m not surprised, but I never thought there would be real movement until September. I am surprised, however, that the studios seem to be at a stalemate with the WGA and that they aren’t even talking to SAG-AFTRA.