So we all felt the effects of the writers strike when all our favorite shows were forced to go into ‘fall finales’ in the past few weeks. Now the upcoming award shows are also going to feel the sting of the strike.
The Golden Globes nominees are going to be announced this coming Thursday, but what’s worrying everybody is if those who are nominated will actually show and support the show when a large number of actors have been supporting the writers on the picket line.
Variety gives us this:
But for the other shows, attendance of nominees in all categories is a question mark; of particular concern to the networks is the presence of star contenders or presenters. Actors have shown solidarity on picket lines, but optimists are hoping that, even without a waiver, kudos shows will warrant a cease-fire, so stars can attend without guilt or censure.
One major producer said, “You’ve got a guy like George Clooney, who has been outspoken and who has given money to a strike fund. If he gets nominated for ‘Michael Clayton,’ it’s very difficult to imagine him crossing a picket line — to say nothing of all those television actors who’ve been photographed walking on picket lines in solidarity with the writers. They can’t think it’s OK to cross because they’re up for an award.”
Now, it’s most likely other televised Award shows will go on without a hitch. Since the WGA granted the SAG Awards a waiver, other shows will too probably get the waiver. Although, I am curious to know what will happen during these televised shows if the strike is not resolved by January.
Will there be plenty of no-shows? Will picket lines be replacing the couture on the red carpet? Will comedians be hired to script dialogue if the waivers don’t go through?
What are your thoughts?
