Netflix’s Ted Sarandos Says “We Don’t Want A Writers Strike” But Highlights “Robust” Slate Of Films & Series In Case Of Industry Action
deadline.comAs part of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, Netflix is one of those companies currently at the table negotiating with the Writers Guild over a new deal.
Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos addressed the possibility of a writers strike during the company’s first-quarter financials today. “We respect the writers and we respect the WGA.
We couldn’t be here without them. We don’t want a strike,” he said. “If there’s a strike, and we want to work really hard to make sure we can find a fair and equitable deal so we can avoid one, but if there is one, we have a large base of upcoming shows and films from around the world.
We can probably serve our members better than most.” RELATED: Netflix Shuttering Its Original DVD-By-Mail Business In End Of Era Sarandos is the second high-profile exec to discuss the possibility of a strike after Warner Bros.
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