This is Day 82 of theSAG-AFTRA strike.
I have constantly voiced my frustration with the AMPTP for not starting the negotiations a lot sooner.
But its better than nothing.
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He added that hes preparing himself for a deal however long it takes.
Thats why I have always felt like that we were actually on the same side as the AMPTP.
We want this to be a healthy industry.
We want them to succeed.
Its not hard to maintain optimism.
Its ultimately something you have to do.
These things have been resolved in the past.
They can be resolved now.
Its just a matter of coming together.
I think the most important thing is to not end up like Congress, where nobody wants to talk.
As long as we can talk, then I think we can work this out.
Its when we become Republicans and Democrats and dont want to talk, thats when it becomes a problem.
He said that theres a lot of professions that wont be around in 20 or 30 years.
is one of the issues for him and he called DisneysWall-Ea profound movie for a reason.
Weve always been determined that this wasnt a plan B, for us.
These are really important issues, he added.
Youll never see a happier group of unemployed people walking the line.
The spirit out here is amazing.
The writers are still picketing with us, which is just beautiful.
The camaraderie, the solidarity.
He is similarly anti-robot.
Elsewhere in LA, there were a number of special picket lines.
Law & Order: SVUactor Terry Serpico told Deadline that Monday was a watershed moment.
Discovery including formerSVUshowrunner Warren Leight.
I am feeling extremely hopeful,Ned and StaceysNadia Dajani told Deadline.
I think were almost home.
But, two, now its in our contract, Iwinski said.
So now SAG can say, We want to get paid for performance.
And she loves saying never.
But we proved her wrong about half a dozen times.
The other big one is, they came to us, Iwinski said.
Theyre going to SAGs offices.
The CEOs are still involved, and theyve realized now thats what it takes to get it done.
Eighty-two days into the actors strike, Irwin said that he was both hopeful and wary.
Today, we go back to the bargaining table to fight for the contract you deserve.
Keep turning out in full force on our picket lines and at solidarity events around the country.
Let the AMPTP hear your voices loud and clear.
It makes a difference.
YOU make a difference.pic.twitter.com/yEW5rhsRha
What is a picket line?
This is the 21st century.
Im so ready for that.
