Haunted Mansion made its world premiere at Disneyland in Anaheim, California at the weekend, but the red carpet was looking a little sparse. This is because Hollywood actors are now on strike after the performers' union SAG-AFTRA called for industrial action on July 13. Director Justin Simien was in attendance but, in lieu of A-listers, amusement park performers dressed as Cruella de Vil, Maleficent, and Mickey and Minnie Mouse walked the red carpet.
This is the first premiere to take place since the action began, with striking actors unable to take part in promotion for movies and TV shows, including press interviews and red carpet appearances. SAG-AFTRA is demanding better pay for actors, particularly when it comes to royalties for streaming titles, and better regulation around the use of AI to recreate actors' images after negotiations with Hollywood studios ground to a halt last week.
