Fears US writers' strike could hit NZ film industry

Apple’s Chief of War series starring Jason Momoa, under way in NZ, has not been affected by the strikes. (Image: Getty)

Fri, 19 May 2023

Screen industry organisations fear the Writers Guild of America strike could impact international productions filmed in New Zealand, as the Hollywood impasse continues.Representatives of the NZ film-making sector said the ongoing strike action was likely to hit the slate of international shows heading to the country this year, adding to a series of headwinds facing the industry.While several productions under way are unaffected, including Apple’s Chief of War series starring Jason Momoa, anecdotal evidence suggests some US productions set...

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