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Daniel Radcliffe is the latest star to join more than 160,000 people at the picket line to show his support for the SAG-AFTRA strike amid the first industry-wide strike against film and TV studios since 1980.
The Harry Potter star attended with his newborn son, who he welcomed with his American actress girlfriend Erin Darke, 39, in April.
The 33 year old was seen cradling the youngster, who was positioned securely in a support sling across his chest. He was joined by his partner Erin, who held up a striking sign as they joined down the street in solidarity with all those affected.
The likes of Footloose star Kevin Bacon, George Clooney, Jason Sudeikis, Joey King, and Allison Janney are among other notable stars to have joined the strike.
Daniel Radcliffe was the latest star to join more than 160,000 people at the picket line to show his support for the SAG-AFTRA strike (Getty Images)
The Harry Potter star attended with his newborn son (Kristin Callahan/REX/Shutterstock)The strike came after negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) failed to produce new contracts for members.
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This followed weeks of bargaining with the AMPTP who represent some of the largest studios and streaming platforms, including Paramount, Sony, Netflix, Walt Disney Studios and Warner Bros.
Fran Drescher, Union president, announced the strike which began at midnight on July 14 in the US.
Harry welcomed his son with his girlfriend Erin Darke, 39, in April (Kristin Callahan/REX/Shutterstock)
Erin held up a striking sign in solidarity with all those affected (Kristin Callahan/REX/Shutterstock)The Oppenheimer cast also publicly showed their support by walking out of the UK premiere to make a statement that they too, support the cause.
Some of the demands among the SAG-AFTRA members include increasing minimum pay, increased streaming residuals, improved working conditions, and protection against artificial intelligence.
The strike came after negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) failed to produce new contracts for members (Getty Images)This comes amid The Writers Guild of America strike that includes 11,000 members, which has been striking for similar demands since May 12.
SAG-AFTRA president Drescher said during a press conference on July 13 gave a speech explaining that the stakes laid out are a 'serious moment' and a 'very big deal' for the entertainment industry.
The strike has brought major studios to bring multiple high-profile projections on hold including Paramount Pictures Gladiator 2, Warner Bros. Pictures Juror #2 and Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part Two, and Apple TV+'s Untitled F1 drama starring Brad Pitt.