George Clooney Urges Studios to Engage in Negotiations with Striking Actors

George Clooney met with SAG-AFTRA leaders, including union president Fran Drescher and national executive director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, to discuss the breakdown of contract negotiations. The studios suspended discussions on October 11, citing a significant gap between the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) and SAG-AFTRA. The union's latest revenue-share proposal, which aims to create a new pool of money for performers on streaming services, was a major point of contention. Other issues include regulations on the use of AI and minimum wage bumps. The ongoing actors' strike is approaching its 100th day.