SAG-AFTRA tells actors not to work on pandemic film 'Songbird'

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The union representing film actors tells members not to work on the pandemic thriller 'Songbird' out of coronavirus concerns.

Actors had reportedly been rehearsing remotely for the film, which is produced by Michael Bay and directed by Adam Mason.

The film’s pre-production listing on IMDbPro.com says its stars include Demi Moore, Peter Stormare and Craig Robinson, and gives the description: “In a post-pandemic world, an even more serious virus continues to mutate.”, issued a do-not-work order to its members, saying the production company “has failed to complete the signatory process,” and working on the film could result in disciplinary action.

The small film was among the first to attempt to resume production after the long closure. Gov. Gavin Newsom gave film and television productions the green light to resume shooting in the state starting June 12, so long asMessages seeking comment from the film’s production companies and representatives for Bay and Mason were not immediately returned.

 

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