‘House Of The Dragon’ To Proceed Filming In U.K. Under Local Union Regulation Amid SAG-AFTRA Strike

sources have confirmed that production on the HBO drama series can continue as scheduled amid the labour union’s Thursday

“A performer joining the strike in the U.K. will have no protection against being dismissed or sued for breach of contract by the producer or the engager,” the guidance continued. “Likewise, if Equity encourages anyone to join the strike or not cross a picket line, Equity itself will be acting unlawfully and hence liable for damages or an injunction.”

For actors who are members of Equity but not SAG-AFTRA members, and are working under an Equity contract in the U.K. for a U.S. producer, the guidance states that they can continue working since they are not protected from being let go or sued by the producer. The guidance is the same for SAG-AFTRA members whom are not Equity members in a similar production.

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