The actor-producer, who’s a member of SAG-AFTRA, will give the occasion a miss in solidarity with the Hollywood actors union, in keeping with an business insider.
By:
Mohnish Singh
Indian movie star Deepika Padukone is not going to be a part of the launch of her upcoming movie Challenge Ok on the San Diego Comedian-Con (SDCC) within the wake of the continued strike by the Display screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Tv Artists (SAG-AFTRA) within the US.
The actor-producer, who’s a member of SAG-AFTRA, will give the occasion a miss in solidarity with the Hollywood actors union, in keeping with an business insider.
“With the SAG-AFTRA strike underway, the union has specified that actors can’t present promotional or publicity companies.
“That extends to appearances at conventions, such because the San Diego Comedian-Con. Accordingly, as a member of SAG-AFTRA and in keeping with their membership rules, Deepika Padukone is not going to be attending,” the insider stated.
Lately, actor-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas additionally lent her assist to the strike.
The SAG-AFTRA final week voted to group up with the screenwriters underneath the Writers Guild of America (WGA) within the first joint strike after failing to succeed in a consensus for a brand new contract with the studios and streaming companies, represented by the Alliance of Movement Image and Tv Producers (AMPTP).
Padukone, 37, made her Hollywood debut with XXX: Return of Xander Cage reverse Vin Diesel in 2017. Earlier this yr on the ninety fifth Academy Awards, she launched “Naatu Naatu”, the Finest Unique Music Oscar winner from SS Rajamouli’s blockbuster RRR.
On the primary day of the SDCC on July 20, Padukone’s Challenge Ok co-stars Prabhas and Kamal Haasan will unveil the movie’s official title, trailer, and launch date.
On the Comedian-Con, the movie’s manufacturing banner Vyjayanthi Motion pictures will host conversations and performances, offering audiences with a glimpse into “India’s vibrant tradition and awe-inspiring world of science fiction”.
In keeping with a press word issued by the makers, Challenge Ok would be the first-ever Indian movie to debut on the Comedian-Con.
Amitabh Bachchan and Disha Patani additionally spherical out the solid of the multilingual film, directed by Nag Ashwin.
