Production on the final season of Stranger Things faces an unforeseen pause as the Duffer Brothers stand in support of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike.
Bold Moves in the Industry
In a recent announcement, the Duffer Brothers made a firm decision to halt the production of the fifth and final season of the beloved Netflix series, Stranger Things. The reason behind this move is the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, which has resulted in a stalemate in the industry.
The Duffer Brothers’ Stance
The creative minds behind Stranger Things, Matt and Ross Duffer, took to the Stranger Writers Twitter account to share the news. They hinted at a potential delay in the show’s upcoming season, stating, “Duffers here. Writing does not stop when filming begins. While we’re excited to start production with our amazing cast and crew, it is not possible during this strike. We hope a fair deal is reached soon so we can all get back to work. Until then — over and out. #wgastrong”
The Root of the Conflict
The WGA formally went on strike in early May after failed negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Pictures and Television Producers (AMPTP), a trade association that represents major players such as Netflix, Amazon, Apple, and Disney. The guild and AMPTP could not reach an agreement involving higher compensation, stable writers’ rooms, and better health coverage. In a statement, the WGA wrote, “Though we negotiated intent on making a fair deal – and though your strike vote gave us the leverage to make some gains – the studios’ responses to our proposals have been wholly insufficient, given the existential crisis writers are facing. We must now exert the maximum leverage possible to get a fair contract by withholding our labor.”
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As the situation develops, we will keep you updated on the fate of Stranger Things Season 5 and the impact of the WGA strike on the industry.
