Hollywood Writers and Producers Take First Step Toward Resuming Negotiations After Nearly 100 Days of Striking

After nearly 100 days of striking, Hollywood writers and producers are finally looking to reopen negotiations.

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) told its members late Tuesday that Carol Lombardini, the studio negotiator, requested a meeting for Friday to discuss the possibility of resuming negotiations. This marks the first sign of movement in the stalemate between the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) and the WGA, which began in early May.

The strike began when 11,500 film and TV writers in the WGA’s East and West branches began striking for more equitable wages and working conditions. Since then, writers have been waiting for studio and streaming executives, represented by the AMPTP, to return to the bargaining table and arrive at a fair deal.

The Friday meeting does not guarantee that producers and writers will resume talks, but it is a sign that both sides are willing to negotiate. The WGA has been vocal in its demands for better wages, health care, and residuals for writers, and the AMPTP has been equally vocal in its opposition to those demands.

The strike has been a long and difficult process for both sides, and it is unclear how long it will take for the two sides to reach an agreement. However, the meeting on Friday is a positive step forward in the process, and it is hoped that it will lead to a resolution that is beneficial for both sides.