Writers Respond to Directors Guild-AMPTP Contract Agreement: WGA Stands Firm, DGA Benefits

The entertainment industry is abuzz with reactions to the Directors Guild and Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers’ tentative deal on a new three-year contract. While some striking writers expressed disappointment in their sister union, others are using Succession-themed memes to illustrate their social media reactions. But what does this mean for the ongoing fight for fair deals with the studios? Veteran showrunners and WGA members alike are weighing in, with some feeling that the DGA agreement won’t have much impact on the WGA. However, others are more determined than ever to fight for their rights. As the industry awaits the outcome of the SAG-AFTRA strike authorization vote, it’s clear that the fight is far from over. But as The Good Wife franchise and Evil co-creator Robert King notes, there is reason for optimism: the DGA’s deal could be a step in the right direction for all guilds.