Brie Larson’s ‘Captain Marvel 2’ Faces Major Obstacle Amidst First Double Strike in Hollywood Since 1960
Hollywood currently seems to be in a state of uncertainty because of the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike. Causing the studios to reconsider their production schedules and upcoming releases. The Marvels, a sequel to Captain Marvel, is one of the projects which can be affected due to these strikes. The movie is scheduled to be released this year on November 10th. However, there is a possibility that now it could get delayed.
Disney Re-evaluates Release Schedules
As per recent reports, Disney has been re-evaluating its release schedule, and there’s a possibility that some of the projects might get delayed as the striking actors cannot promote movies. However, it’s also been said that The Marvels might remain unaffected as it has been deemed too far by the studio for the marketing cycle to get the release delayed.
The first trailer of the movie starring Brie Larson is out now, and it still goes by a release date of November 10th. If The Marvels were meant to be pushed, it wouldn’t be for the first time. Previously, shuffles were made on the release calendar many times after the originally scheduled release date was July 8th, 2022.
Actors & Writers Dual Strike- A Power Action after almost 60 years
It is pretty unlikely that the movie will get delayed again. But then again, the entertainment industry is currently in unprecedented territory. The actors and writers are on strike together, it hasn’t happened in 60 years. The fans who are not wiping off the sweat for The Marvels release must know that they aren’t in the clear yet.
Seems the delay axe is getting everyone. Projects like Deadpool 3 were forced to shut production until the strike’s conclusion. The Marvel bosses Kevin Feige and Louis D’Esposito issued a joint statement saying:
“We recognize how much you’ve all done on your specific projects and it’s disappointing when carefully laid plans have to shift, but constant change is the nature of the production business, and our teams are no stranger to unexpected challenges and rising to meet them.We deeply appreciate all your efforts to make the best of the situation, and we can all hope that a new agreement will be finalized soon so we can resume the great work we have in the process.”
Till the protest of SAG and WGA is continued, it would impact the studios’ (Disney and others) release dates.
Numerous Implications Due to Hollywood Strikes
There can be many implications of the combos that are the strikes. It will cause studios to reconsider the upcoming releases. Chances are some projects will get delayed, and some might get canceled too. There’s a disruption in production schedules, and varied television shows and films are getting forced to shut. It can delay the releases.
The strike will impact marketing. As the actors will not be able to promote the project, it will become necessary for the studios to find other means to put out words. It will have a decreasing impact on traditional advertisements for movies. Either way, strikes will impact Hollywood’s financial bottom line. With just a few releases and disrupted marketing, it will lose money.
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Source: Bloomberg
