Hollywood TV and film writers represented by the Writers Guild of America are evaluating a counterproposal from studios that would end their ongoing strike of more than 100 days, marking a substantial step forward in negotiations.

That will be our approach, at least for the time being, until there is something of significance to report, or unless management uses the media or industry surrogates to try to influence the narrative.”

The AMPTP, which represents the studios, resumed negotiations with the WGA on 4 August, the first talks since over 11,000 writers went on strike on 2 May.

Reports noted those initial talks did not go well, with the 11 August meeting turning out to be more productive.

In July, thousands of television and film actors represented by the Sag-Aftra union also went on strike over similar issues.

Their union provided an update on 9 August, noting the studios have not yet contacted them to resume talks.