Viola Davis has stepped away from the film ‘G20’ in solidarity with the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.Photo:Christopher Polk/NBC/NBC via Getty
Christopher Polk/NBC/NBC via Getty
Viola Davisis taking a stand in solidarity with the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.
The actress, 57, has stepped back from filming the action thrillerG20, despite theproject getting the union’s interim agreement necessaryto begin productionwithout violating strike terms, according toDeadline.
“I love this movie, but I do not feel that it would be appropriate for this production to move forward during the strike,” theAirstar said in a statement to the outlet. “I appreciate that the producers on the project agree with this decision. JuVee Productions and I stand in solidarity with actors, SAG/AFTRA and the WGA.”
Viola Davis was set to direct and star in ‘G20’ but has now backed away from the project.Mike Coppola/Getty
Mike Coppola/Getty
Davis' decision could set a precedent for other Hollywood stars, as she’s one of the first big names to back away from a production for the duration of the strike. Last week, Tobias Menzies made a similar move, revealing toDeadlinethat he’d joined Brad Pitt in stepping away from the Apple movieApex.
“They’re not shooting with any SAG actors, so I’m stood down,” the British actor said.
SAG-AFTRA’s national executive director and chief negotiator, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, spoke about the process toDeadline, explaining that for each potential exemption granted, the union considers several factors, including, “fundamentally, are there AMPTP fingerprints on the project or not? If there aren’t and we verify that through our staff, who review these things, then they’ll be eligible for an interim agreement.”
He added, “If there are AMPTP connections to the project, then they won’t be. That’s the big picture answer.”
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The strike kicked off on July 13 whenSAG-AFTRA announced negotiationshad failed with the AMPTP. Actors joined writers, who are also striking,on picket linesthe following day.
source: people.com
