Marvel Studios' 'Thunderbolts.'

Marvel Studios' 'Thunderbolts.'

The ongoing strike, which sees writers taking industrial action for a fairer deal from the studios, is starting to have more and more impact on movies and TV series.

Most of the main networks have indicated that they’re planning to change their fall schedules to favor reality, other unscripted series and reruns because of the lack of new scripts. Much of their scripted output has been moved to mid-season and other changes are on the way. During the most recent strike, in 2007-2008, US screens saw a rebounded era of reality television, which doesn’t require union writers.

Even Marvel is not safe from delays and issues with its shows and movies. The company recently hit pause on ‘Blade’, which had already been through its share of problems, including a director switch and script re-writes. But with no work allowed on the screenplay, production will have to wait.

‘Blade’ is not the only movie facing delays –– Thunderbolts’, the company’s anti-hero adventure, which was due to kick off filming in Atlanta in three weeks, is also shutting down until a deal is reached and the strike ends.

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PG-132 hr 7 min May 2nd, 2025
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After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, seven disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners... Read the Plot

Who is in the Thunderbolts movie?

We know (most of) the characters who will be showing up, since they were announced last year at Black Widow’.

Then there’s John Walker, AKA US Agent, played by Ant-Man and the Wasp’.

As for those overseeing the team, we have Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, AKA Val, played by Captain America: New World Order’) so that’ll likely factor in.

are also aboard in mystery roles.

Jake Schreier is on board to direct, with his ‘Lee Sung Jin the most recent writer.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus from 'Thunderbolts' at D23 Expo 2022.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus from 'Thunderbolts' at D23 Expo 2022.

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Marvel is far from the only company with projects seeing delays. Lionsgate stopped work on Bill Murray.

Amazon’s Blade Runner 2049’.

The series was scheduled to shoot in Northern Ireland, but the strike means that it’s also been delayed.

Here’s what the country’s film had to say on the matter:

“Northern Ireland Screen is extremely disappointed that 'Blade Runner 2099' is not going ahead at this time due to the ongoing writers’ strike. The project has been prepping on the ground in Belfast for many months now. The WGA strike has been halting production all over the world and we hope a fair deal is reached soon so crew can get back to work.”

1982's 'Blade Runner' Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures.

1982's 'Blade Runner' Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures.

If the delay is significant, it’s likely to shift the show’s production back until next spring, a significant postponement. Silka Luisa, showrunner of Ridley Scott’s Scott Free Productions (Scott, of course, directed the original movie and has been involved in the franchise ever since).

In the wider world, we know that the likes of ‘Saturday Night Live’ has curtailed its season.

As mentioned, it will be a while before we see the total fallout of the strike, since some shows, including ‘House of the Dragon’ and ‘Good Omens’ have second seasons that were finished before the strike began.

Some companies and networks –– especially the CW, though that appears to have been its policy even before the strike –– are looking to shows produced outside of the States to fill gaps and help maintain viewers.

And there will be a full program of movies for at least the next year and likely into 2024 as many productions were at least wrapped or in post-production.

It is also an issue for companies looking to promote their work, either for releases or (in the case of TV shows) awards consideration, as talent is skipping interviews and events in solidarity with the writers.

Finally, there is more trouble for studios on the horizon since the Directors Guild and SAG-AFTRA, which represents actors, still have to work out their contracts and their have already been showing their for their fellow creatives on strike lines.

David Harbour from 'Thunderbolts' at D23 Expo 2022.

David Harbour from 'Thunderbolts' at D23 Expo 2022.

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