The Writers Guild of America could have reached a tentative deal to finish a months-long union strike, but it surely seems not all writers are wanting to get again to work.
Drew Barrymore made waves final month when she introduced that the fourth season of “The Drew Barrymore Present” would return to the air on September 18, regardless of the strike nonetheless in impact. Now, the present’s three most important writers are reportedly refusing to return to work.
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The speak present host confronted heavy criticism and reversed her resolution days later in a tearful apology posted on social media, which has since been deleted and changed with a written assertion declaring that Barrymore and her present stand in solidarity with the WGA and won’t proceed with recording.
Los Angeles Occasions confirmed that Cristina Kinon, Chelsea White and Liz Koe is not going to be returning to their duties on the speak present and that Barrymore and her workers are presently interviewing replacements.
The WGA strike ended on September 24 when the union shaped a tentative contract with the Guild of Movement Image and Tv Producers, lower than per week after Barrymore initially deliberate to begin a brand new season of her speak present.
It’s famous that the SAG-AFTRA strike, which started in July, continues to be ongoing.
“It is about labor and unions world wide and respecting that folks need to battle for a good deal,” Kinon stated whereas filming “Drew Barrymore” in the course of the strike after Barrymore introduced plans to renew filming. “That is what the Writers Guild is doing and I assist it.”
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Late-night exhibits like “The Tonight Present” are already returning to the air with new episodes, whereas others like “The Kelly Clarkson Present” are slated for reruns within the coming weeks.
“The Drew Barrymore Present” is ready to return for Season 4 on October 16.