The first day of the SAG-AFTRA strike kicked off with plenty of commotion and loads of signage.

SAG-AFTRA and WGA members across the United States rallied outside the offices of the studio giants to let everyone know the labor force would not be going to work today, or for any foreseeable future date, until a fair and equitable contract agreement had been met. SAG President Fran Drescher met her colleagues outside Netflix Studios, and had some words for Bob Iger.

In fact, lots of picketers had feelings about the Disney CEO’s recent statements, and that was reflected in a plethora of Iger-centric signs.

Despite the heat in Los Angeles, showrunner Mike Schur and actors Sean Astin and Ike Barinholtz marched outside of the Paramount lot. Actors Mandy Moore and Ben Schwartz were seen outside of Disney. Rosario Dawson was seen outside of Fox Studios and Matt Dallas, Chloe Fineman, Kaitlyn Dever and Joey King joined SAG-AFTRA and WGA members on the picket line outside of Warner Bros. Studios.

In New York City, the rain didn’t stop the stars which included “Ted Lasso” star Jason Sudeikis, Merritt Wever (“Run”), Heléne Yorke (“The Other Two”) and “Severance” star Zach Cherry.

Outside of 30 Rockefeller Plaza strike captain Richard Masser told Variety, “The last time we were out on this [master] contract, the actors, we were out for five weeks… but the last time we were out on another contract, which was the commercial contract, we were out for six months, and the difference was communication. So I’m hoping that our employers on this contract are going to wake up, smell the coffee and come back to the table and talk to us.”

  • Rosario Dawson

    Rosario Dawson from “Ahsoka” joins SAG-AFTRA and WGA Members and supporters as they walk the picket line outside the Fox Studio lot in Los Angeles, California.

  • SAG-AFTRA and WGA Strike

    Matt Dallas, Chloe Fineman, Kaitlyn Dever and Joey King joins SAG-AFTRA and WGA Members on the picket line outside of Warner Bros. Studios. 

  • Fran Drescher and Duncan Crabtree-Ireland

    SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher and Duncan Crabtree-Ireland joins SAG-AFTRA and WGA Members outside of Warner Bros. Studios.

  • Patrick Schwarzenegger

    Patrick Schwarzenegger joins SAG-AFTRA and WGA members on the picket lines outside of Fox Studio Los Angeles, California.

  • Allison Janney

    “West Wing” star and Oscar-winner, Allison Janney walks in solidarity with the SAG-AFTRA and WGA members and supporters on the picket line outside of Warner Bros. Studios.

  • Ben Schwartz

    Ben Schwartz outside of Disney Studios at the SAG-AFTRA strike. 

  • Patrick Fabian

    “Better Call Saul” actor Patrick Fabian joins SAG-AFTRA and WGA members and supporters as they walk the picket line outside of Warner Bros.

  • Jill Lover and Stanley

    Jill Lover and her turtle Stanley standing with the SAG-AFTRA and WGA members and supporters outside of Disney Studios. 

  • Sharon Lawrence

    Sharon Lawrence of “Joe Pickett” joins SAG-AFTRA and WGA members in solidariaty outside of Paramount Pictures Studio in Los Angeles. 

  • SAG-AFTRA and WGA Strike

    SAG-AFTRA and WGA members unite holding a sign that reads:”How to succeed in business without really paying” outside of Warner Bros. Studios. 

  • SAG-AFTRA Picket Sign

    One picketer asks, “Where the fuck is Ben Affleck?” 

  • SAG-AFTRA Picket Sign

    Bob Iger sign on the Los Angeles picket lines. 

  • SAG-AFTRA Picket Sign

    A SAG-AFTRA supporter holds up a sign that reads “Lost my APT … thanks new media.”

  • SAG-AFTRA and WGA Strike Picket Signage

    “AMPTP can be as poor as me!” reads a sign outside of Paramount Pictures Studios in Los Angeles. 

  • Blake Anderson

    “Workaholics” star Blake Anderson outside Warner Bros. Studios on the SAG-AFTRA strike line. 

  • Lisa Edelstein

    Lisa Edelstein outside the Paramount Studios gate in Los Angeles. 

  • Constance Zimmer

    Constance Zimmer marches outside the Paramount Pictures Studios Los Angeles.

  • SAG-AFTRA Picket Sign

    “White Lotus” jokes on protest signs. 

  • SAG-AFTRA and WGA Strike Picket Signage

    The picket line for SAG-AFTRA and WGA outside the Sunset Bronson Studios in Los Angeles.

  • SAG-AFTRA Picket Sign

    A picketer holds up their sign directed at Disney CEO Bob Iger. 

  • SAG-AFTRA Picket Sign

    SAG-AFTRA picketer holds up a sign “Maybe AI could help Bob Iger suck less at his job.” 

  • SAG-AFTRA Picket Signage

    Fans of SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher hold up “Fran Stan 3 Lyfe” signs. 

  • SAG-AFTRA Picket Sign

    Another sign for Disney CEO Bob Iger. 

  • SAG-AFTRA and WGA Strike

    SAG-AFTRA picketers outside Netflix headquarters in Los Angeles. 

  • SAG-AFTRA Picket Sign

    A WGA striker makes a “Succession” joke on the WGA and SAG-AFTRA picket lines. 

  • SAG-AFTRA Picketers

    SAG-AFTRA and WGA members and supporters walk the picket line in support of the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strike at the Warner Bros. Studios.

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