'We've Got to Get a Fair Deal': Matt Damon, Margot Robbie Support Actors' Strike

For the first time in 43 years, the SAG-AFTRA union have gone on strike.

For the first time in 43 years, the SAG-AFTRA union went on strike.

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After 43 years, Hollywood's actors will officially go on strike for the first time. SAG-AFTRA said on Thursday, 13 July that it will be joining the ongoing writers' strike that has slowed down motion picture and television productions since early May. The SAG-AFTRA negotiating committee unanimously decided to go on a strike after the actors' contract expired on Wednesday.

In solidarity with the actors' strike the cast of the highly anticipated film, Oppenheimer, walked out during the film's London premiere after the strike was called. The director of the film, Christopher Nolan, confirmed the news.

The actors are demanding fairer profit and work culture. There is also uncertainty regarding what a tech-dominated future would look like. In short, labour unions and the trade group which represents top Hollywood studios failed to negotiate a suitable new contract.

Several Hollywood celebrities, such as Margot Robbie, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon and Cillian Murphy have come out in support of the strike.

Cillian Murphy spoke about his support during one of the premieres of his film 'Oppenheimer'. 

Matt Damon spoke at length about the need to get a 'fair deal.'

Emily Blunt left the premiere of her film 'Oppenheimer' after the strike was called. 

Daniel Radcliffe shared his statement as well.

Dominic Burgess also spoke about the strike. 

Margot Robbie also spoke about her support.