The prospect of a Hollywood writers’ strike has moved closer after a vote of Writers Guild of America (WGA) members resulted in more than 96% backing industrial action.
According to Deadline, the WGA’s strike authorisation ballot resulted in 96.3% approval from the 6,310 voters, which represents 67.5% of eligible members.
The WGA released a statement after the vote, saying: “We thank you for your resolve and your faith in us as your representatives.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the WGA is holding out for a deal worth $535m, while the studios were offering around $180m.