An actors’ strike is imminent as deadline expires – marking the first major Hollywood shutdown in 60 years

Mark Ruffalo supporting the WGA strike

An actors’ strike appears to be imminent as the deadline for negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood studios expired – with the actors’ union recommending strike action.

As the clock ticked past midnight Pacific time, SAG-AFTRA’s negotiating committee "voted unanimously" to recommend a strike to the National Board, who will meet later today (July 13) to vote on strike action.