Viola Davis Pauses ‘G20’ Despite Film’s SAG-AFTRA Waiver: Not ‘Appropriate’ To ‘Move Forward’ During Strike
Viola Davis is backing away from “G20” in a move that may put pressure on other A-listers.The Egot winner says she’s stepping away from the project even after the film got the SAG-AFTRA interim agreement necessary to start production.“I love this movie, but I do not feel that it would be appropriate for this production to move forward during the strike,” said the 57-year-old in a statement obtained by Et.
“I appreciate that the producers on the project agree with this decision.
JuVee Productions and I stand in solidarity with actors, SAG/AFTRA and the WGA.”On Friday, SAG-AFTRA shared via its website that “G20” was approved for a waiver.
Davis was set to produce and star in the film that secured the go-ahead from the actors guild, even given the involvement of Amazon Studios, because the project hails from the non AMPTP-affiliated MRC and will only be distributed by Amazon.
