How the Hollywood Strike is Impacting the Filming of Wicked Set Demolished

The set of the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked was demolished on Wednesday, with just days of filming left, after the cast joined the Hollywood strike.

The strike, which began on Monday, is being led by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). The union is demanding better pay and working conditions for its members.

The cast of Wicked, which includes Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Kristin Chenoweth, announced on Tuesday that they would be joining the strike.

"We stand in solidarity with our fellow SAG-AFTRA members and all workers who are fighting for fair pay and safe working conditions," the cast said in a statement.

The demolition of the Wicked set is a major setback for the film, which is scheduled to be released in December 2024. It is unclear when filming will resume or if the film will be released on schedule.

The strike has also affected other Hollywood productions, including the upcoming films Babylon and Magic Mike's Last Dance.

The strike is the first major labor action in Hollywood since 2007. It is unclear how long the strike will last or what the outcome will be.

In a statement, SAG-AFTRA said that the strike was necessary to "secure fair pay and working conditions for our members."

"We are committed to reaching a fair and equitable agreement with the studios," the union said. "But we will not back down until our members get what they deserve."

The studios have said that they are willing to negotiate, but they have also said that they will not cave to the union's demands.

"We are disappointed that the union has chosen to strike," the studios said in a statement. "We remain committed to reaching an agreement that is fair to all parties involved."

The strike is a major disruption for Hollywood, but it is also a sign of the growing power of labor unions in the entertainment industry. It remains to be seen how long the strike will last or what the outcome will be, but it is clear that the stakes are high for both the studios and the union.