During the strike, actors can still work on video games

Tens of thousands of actors from the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) union went on strike and numerous film and TV productions were halted. Members of the union are not allowed to perform in television, theater or streaming productions under strike rules, nor are they allowed to promote projects they have already filmed. But they can also work on other types of productions, including video games.

According to a frequently asked question for SAG-AFTRA members“commercial or video game work is not covered by the strike.”

That includes acting with motion and performance tracking, according to SAG-AFTRA. Acting in video games, in addition to media such as commercials, talk shows, game shows, music videos, and audio books, is covered by separate contracts. For example Elle Fanning or Norman Reedus who does facial and performance shots for Dead stranding 2 during the strike, there is no crusting, according to SAG-AFTRA rules.

Actors can also promote their work on video games. While this weekend’s San Diego Comic-Con will be a much weaker show than convention-goers are used to, with major movie and TV studios backing out when the actors strike, video game panels don’t violate SAG-rules. AFTRA about promoting projects. On Thursday, actors Yuri Lowenthal, Nadji Jeter, Laura Bailey and Tony Todd will join the Insomniac Games panel to discuss their upcoming PlayStation 5 game. Marvel’s Spider Man 2. A panel on Peacock’s new streaming series based on Twisted metalhowever, will be absent from the show’s stars, including Anthony Mackie, Will Arnett, and Stephanie Beatriz.

For an overview of the types of work allowed during the strike, SAG-AFTRA has a handy PDF guide of projects covered by separate contracts.