“Thank God”: Writers Guild Members React to Surprise Deal as Drag Out Fight Gets Averted
Hollywood Reporter • 4/6/2026
Summary
Writers Guild members expressed relief over a surprise deal following their 148-day strike in 2023, as they were not eager for a repeat of the conflict. The new agreement spans four years, deviating from the customary three-year deal, which raises questions about the details.
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