Fears US writers' strike could hit NZ film industry

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)
Daniel Dunkley
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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