In the world of cinema, strikes have a way of disrupting the best-laid plans, and the ongoing Screen Actors Guild (SAG) strike is no exception. With negotiations at a standstill and no end in sight, several high-profile projects have been left in limbo, and the latest addition to this list is the much-anticipated movie, Challengers. With so many upcoming movies taking a standstill because of the strike, the $50 million movie is no exception to the effect of the SAG strike.
The strike, which began as a response to unfair pay and working conditions for actors, has now snowballed into a full-blown crisis, affecting not just the actors, but the entire film industry.
Zendaya’s tennis movie director Luca Guadagnino contemplates delaying the release
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As the strike continues, it has become increasingly difficult for filmmakers to move forward with their projects, with many forced to make tough decisions about whether to proceed or put their plans on hold indefinitely.
Luca Guadagnino has suggested delaying ‘CHALLENGERS’ but Amazon has yet to make a final decision.
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— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) July 17, 2023
The Challengers is a high-stakes drama starring Zendaya and centered around a group of underdog tennis players who band together to defy the odds and triumph against all odds. With its powerful narrative and ensemble cast of talented actors, the film has been generating considerable buzz since its announcement. However, the SAG strike has now cast a dark shadow over the production, leaving the future of the film uncertain.
According to sources close to the director, he is deeply concerned about the impact of the strike on the film’s production schedule and the overall quality of the final product. He is reportedly considering delaying the movie until the strike is resolved, even if it means pushing back the release date.
Delay news gets mixed reactions from people waiting for the movie’s release
As the news of the movie being possibly delayed for release comes out, tennis fans took to social media to express how they feel about this decision.
Studios need to resolve it within a week and bring the industry back. Long term losses will be unrecoverable
— Jashn Sadh (@jashn_sadh) July 17, 2023
Some of the fans were in favor of the delay, however, a few expressed that the strike had nothing to do with the audience, so it should be released on time.
No need to delay. The writers/actors strike is not an audiences problem.
— Róbert 🌛 (@trisolarian74) July 17, 2023
One of the Twitter users also added that the strike should be resolved soon as it can lead to long-term losses which is not good for the industry.
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He knows the movie is nothing without some Zendaya buzzz!!!
— Chevalier (@K_KUKUMBA) July 17, 2023
Another user added that if the movie was released now, it would have no Zendaya buzz, which is essential for the movie to work for the audience.
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What are your thoughts on the delay?