BBC’s The Graham Norton Show ‘in crisis as it struggles to sign up A-list guests’ amid the SAG-AFTRA strikes: ‘It’s causing an absolute headache’

The Graham Norton Show is reportedly in crisis as show bosses are reportedly struggling to sign A-list guests amid the SAG-AFTRA strikes.

Since July 17, Hollywood has come to a standstill as members of the SAG-AFTRA union joined the Writers Guild Of America to strike over growing concerns over the use of artificial intelligence and streaming residue.

As a knock-on effect, talk shows like The Graham Norton Show are finding it difficult to fill the famous red couch for the upcoming series, with big stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Zendaya and Robert De Niro refusing to publicize their films. of solidarity for the writers.

According to The mirrorthe strike is causing ‘an absolute headache’ for bookers as they scramble to get big names on the show.

Bookers are said to have left some big British actors and American pop stars to fill the banks, but are struggling to get Hollywood heavyweights through the door.

Difficult: As a knock-on effect, talk shows such as The Graham Norton Show are finding it difficult to fill the famous red sofa for the upcoming series

A source told the publication: ‘The BBC is in crisis as the Hollywood strikes leave its flagship chat show an absolute headache ahead of its next broadcast later this year.

“They can’t book any of the A-list actors who would normally be their main guests.”

The insider added that even British guests have refused publicity ‘out of solidarity’, making things even harder for the show makers.

MailOnline has contacted representatives of The Graham Norton Show for comment.

Graham himself hinted that the strikes could have an impact on his talk show.

Speaking on Cork’s 96FM this summer, he said: ‘I’m going to wrap up and probably go to the States for a while and then back to London for the chat show which, because there’s no Hollywood actors, you know, if you’re in London, there’s probably still room on the bench.’

The SAG-AFTRA strike began on July 14 and is the latest in Hollywood’s ongoing labor disputes that have brought most film sets to a standstill.

The action has brought the industry to a virtual standstill, forcing many film and TV productions to close, and marks the first time in more than 60 years that both actors and writers have gone on strike.

That’s not possible: big stars like Leonardo DiCaprio (photo), Zendaya and Robert De Niro refuse to publicize their films in solidarity with the writers

Strike: Since July 17, Hollywood has come to a standstill as members of the SAG-AFTRA union joined the Writers Guild Of America to strike over growing concerns over the use of artificial intelligence and streaming residue (Olivia Wilde in photo)

Tough: Bookers are said to have left some big British actors and American pop stars to fill the banks, but are struggling to get Hollywood heavyweights through the door

Uh oh: ‘The BBC is in crisis as Hollywood strikes leave its flagship chat show an absolute headache ahead of its next run later this year’

The strike has been going on since early May.

Under strike rules, all Sag-aftra members will be unable to film any movies or TV series – meaning almost every show and movie currently in the works will be postponed indefinitely until the issue is resolved.

British Union Equity, Sag-aftra’s sister organization, said in a statement that it “fully supports” its American counterpart.

British actors including Brian Cox, Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis have supported the US strike here.