
The Hollywood strikes were hard on a lot of entertainment professionals who were forced to stop work on many major projects until the WGA and SAG-AFTRA were able to negotiate new contracts with the studios. The work stoppage was a major hit to the California economy and was financially devastating for many. It likely also had internal effects on some whose schedules were disrupted due to the lack of work. Stranger Things actor David Harbour recently opened up about his own mental health struggles due to the historic strikes, as he prepares to get started on the fifth and final season of one of the best shows to binge on Netflix.
While chatting with People, the Black Widow actor talked about how hard the strike was for him on a mental level, as the work stoppage barred him from acting, working on any projects, or even promoting upcoming work. David Harbour candidly said he was feeling "depressed as hell" during the labor dispute and also likened the situation to another major event from the past few years: