The ongoing writers’ strike has taken a toll on several TV shows, forcing them to halt production until a resolution is reached. Among the affected shows are ‘Daredevil: Born Again’, ‘Etoile’, ‘Zero Day’, and ‘Hysteria!’, according to an updated list by MSN.
‘Daredevil: Born Again’ is a Netflix series based on the acclaimed comic book storyline by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli, which sees Matt Murdock’s life fall apart after his identity is exposed by his nemesis Kingpin. The show was set to premiere in 2024, but now faces an uncertain future.
‘Etoile’ is a musical drama from Apple TV+ that follows a young ballet dancer who joins a prestigious Parisian ballet company and discovers its dark secrets. The show stars Lily Collins, Sam Claflin, and Juliette Binoche, and was created by Damien Chazelle and Jack Thorne.
‘Zero Day’ is a cyberthriller from Amazon Prime Video that revolves around a group of hackers who uncover a global conspiracy that threatens to unleash a deadly virus. The show stars Rami Malek, Olivia Munn, and John Cho, and was created by Sam Esmail and Carlton Cuse.
‘Hysteria!’ is a comedy from HBO Max that satirizes the current state of politics, media, and culture. The show stars Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, and Tracey Morgan, and was created by Robert Carlock and Meredith Scardino.
The writers’ strike began on November 1, 2023, after the Writers Guild of America (WGA) failed to reach a new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The main issues of contention are residuals, streaming royalties, health care, and diversity. The strike has affected not only scripted shows, but also late-night talk shows, reality shows, and animation.
The last time the WGA went on strike was in 2007-2008, which lasted for 100 days and cost the industry an estimated $2.5 billion. The current strike has no end in sight, as both sides remain far apart on key issues.
