The actors’ strike – which has effectively shut down Hollywood’s renowned film and TV industry – has now reached its one-month mark.
Members of SAG-AFTRA (the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) began striking on 14 July, joining members of the WGA (the Writers Guild of America) who recently marked 100 days of picketing.
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US actors’ strike: What does it mean for film and TV industry?
It is the first time both organisations – which have similar concerns over pay and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) – have been on strike at the same time in 63 years.
And it’s not only US productions that are feeling the effects. Some productions in the UK have also been affected, with filming paused on a Formula 1 movie starring Brad Pitt, as well as Deadpool 3, and the musical film Wicked.
Here are some of the A-list stars who have joined picket lines in Los Angeles and New York, with UK-based stars showing solidarity and marching in London in support of their colleagues.

Brad Pitt

Susan Sarandon

Brendan Fraser and F Murray Abraham

Jessica Chastain

Sean Penn

Jane Fonda

Colin Farrell and Tory Kittles

Bryan Cranston

Olivia Wilde

Jason Sudeikis

Bob Odenkirk

Jack Black

Michael Shannon

Seth Rogan
Meanwhile in the UK, British acting union Equity held a solidarity rally in Leicester Square, London.

Simon Pegg and Brian Cox

Hayley Atwell

David Oyelowo

Rob Delaney

Andy Serkis

Jim Carter and Imelda Staunton
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