SAG Claims Studios Want to Scan and Own Background Actors' Likenesses 'Forever'

SAG-AFTRA, the guild in charge of protecting the working rights of film, television and radio performers, alleged during today's press conference related to their current strike that they rejected a deal from the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers that would've required background actors from major productions to be digitally scanned after being hired for even one day.

Collider has heard from sources who allege that studios have already begun utilising this technology for a number of years, including major productions from Warner Bros. Discovery, Marvel Studios, and Netflix. These titles include the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World and Netflix’s The Residence. Some background actors even allege they were not given the option to refuse being scanned, as it was contingent on their being hired.

Digital performances have been a controversial topic lately, as they can be used to bring back people who have passed away without their direct consent. Just recently, The Flash portrayed Christopher Reeve's version of Superman on the big screen, even though the actor had passed away several years before the film entered production.

How Does the Strike Affect Hollywood? Multiple productions have already paused their activities thanks to the ongoing conflict, including the upcoming final season of Stranger Things and Tron: Ares. But a possible delay to some of next year's most anticipated movies and television shows is only one of the concerns for the industry at the moment.

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