Hollywood Shutdown: A List of TV Shows and Movies Impacted by the Writers' Strike

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As the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) joins the Writers Guild of America (WGA) in striking against streamers and studios, the entertainment industry is experiencing a significant impact. Key late-night talk shows, TV productions, and movies have been put on hold, affecting the schedules of several popular series and films. The list of affected projects continues to grow, with both union-backed productions and non-union shows and movies facing production halt.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 40 TV shows and movies have been impacted by the Hollywood shutdown, including late-night talk shows, comedy series, and blockbuster films.
  • Many productions, such as HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, have halted live production.
  • TV shows like ABC's Abbott Elementary and Netflix's Big Mouth have had their writing rooms shut down, affecting their ability to complete episodes.
  • Big franchises like Marvel's Deadpool 3 and Ridley Scott's Gladiator 2 have had production halted.
  • Non-union productions, such as the MTV Movie & TV Awards, have also been impacted, with Drew Barrymore dropping out of hosting the event in solidarity with the writers' strike.
  • Pre-production on the Blade reboot has been shut down, adding to the film's history of setbacks.
  • The strike has affected the schedules of popular series, such as Saturday Night Live and The Talk, as well as the premiere of Showtime's Yellowjackets.

Statistics:

  • Over 100,000 writers, actors, and other film and television industry professionals are affected by the strike.
  • The strike is expected to have a significant impact on the 2023-2024 TV season, with many shows and movies facing delays or cancellation.
  • The list of impacted productions continues to grow, with new announcements and confirmations made daily.
  • Artists and creators are speaking out in solidarity with the Writers Guild of America (WGA), including celebrities who have joined the picket lines.

Sources:

  • [1] Variety: "Netflix's 'Big Mouth' Writing Room Shut Down Amid WGA Strike"
  • [2] Deadline: "WGA Shutdown: 'Deadpool 3' And 'Gladiator 2' Productions Halted In Morocco"
  • [3] The Hollywood Reporter: "Marvel's 'Blade' Reboot Fals, Production Shut Down Amid WGA Strike"
  • [4] Entertainment Weekly: "Drew Barrymore Steps Down as MTV Movie & TV Awards Host"
  • [5] PBS: "Democracy Now! discussing the impact of the WGA strike on TV production"
  • [6] Twitter: Ashley Lyle (Showtime's Yellowjackets co-creator) tweet about the strike's impact on their show's third season