Drew Barrymore – once known as America’s sweetheart – was criticized last week for resuming production. The Drew Barrymore Show Amid the ongoing WGA strike. Now, one of her fellow writers is speaking out against the controversial decision.
Cristina Kinon – Co-Chief Writer The Drew Barrymore Show and one of three members of the WGA staff — recently told The Daily Beast She was “very proud” of Barrymore’s decision to step down as host of the MTV Movie & TV Awards in support of the writers.
However, she noted that she was surprised to hear that cameras would be returning to film Season 4 of The Barrymore Show, which is set to premiere on Monday, September 18. so far, landscape It was the only show supported by the WGA during the strike that began in early May.
“I personally understand that everyone has to make the best decision for themselves,” Keenon told The Daily Beast. “I know there are hundreds of people who work on this show that need to be paid, and I understand the perspective of wanting to protect your cast, your crew and your crew.”
Refer to recent reports conversation and Shirley will also return, she added, “Now, there’s word that maybe some other shows will come back as well. So it’s frustrating because it’s going to prolong the strike and we just want the strike to be over.”
SAG-AFTRA, another strike union in Hollywood, said in a statement that Barrymore did not violate strike rules. Barrymore himself pledged that the show would “adhere to a policy of not discussing or promoting film and television of any kind.” Still, Keenon feels Barrymore’s return conflicts with the struggles of major studios and streamers.
“We stand with all labor and all unions around the world because that’s how it works,” she said. “Unions can only work if you unite with unions from different segments of the workforce.”
According to Keenon, writing for daytime television is not that different from writing for film and television.
“I don’t see how what I’m doing is any different than writing for a scripted show or writing a feature film — which I do, too,” Keenon said. “We are all trying to make a career out of writing, and AMPTP is working to slowly chip away at that. Without writers, they have nothing; writers are the seeds of all creation.”
The author declares that she “wants to see the show stand with us before it’s too late,” before adding that she hopes other shows scheduled to return during the strike will reconsider “their stance and stand in solidarity with us Consistent”. World Golf Association. “
