‘Andor’ Showrunner Says He’s Ceased All Non-Writing Work on Show, Denies He Violated Writers’ Strike
thewrap.comtold the Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday.Gilroy’s comments come in response to criticism from writer Abdullah Saeed, who last week accused the “Michael Clayton” screenwriter of scabbing — failing to honor a strike — because he continued to work on “Andor” as showrunner after the writers’ strike began.Gilroy’s representatives didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment from TheWrap.
However, Gilroy was hardly alone. During the strike’s first week, numerous TV showrunners were caught in a tricky dilemma of honoring the strike while also honoring their other job duties.
And in fact, Disney and HBO both sent memos demanding that showrunners who are guild members continue showing up for work to fulfill their non-writing job requirements.But over the weekend, WGA leaders clarified expectations, stating in effect that everything a Writers’ Guild of America member does on on a production is connected to writing in some form.
Gilroy says this is why he stopped all other work on “Andor.”The strike, now in its second week, began May 2 at midnight after the previous contract between WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers expired, and negotiations for a new contract broke down.
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