Australian actor Rebel Wilson has been hospitalized after a stunt accident on the set of her latest movie, Bride Hard. The 43-year-old shared an image of the aftermath on her Instagram stories, stating that the accident occurred during the tail end of filming. Wilson revealed that she received three stitches and had to spend the night in the hospital.
Bride Hard is one of the few movies still in production, as both actors and writers unions are on strike, bringing Hollywood to a standstill. On July 14, SAG-AFTRA, the union representing actors, joined the Writer’s Union in the strike, resulting in a halt to the majority of ongoing projects. However, some independent production companies have agreed to the union’s conditions and are allowed to continue filming with SAG-AFTRA actors.
The strike is a result of SAG-AFTRA’s call for production companies to agree to terms, including an 11 percent minimum wage increase, revenue sharing guarantees, and AI protections. The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which includes major film studios, television networks, and streaming services, rejected these terms, leading to the strike. While more than 120 productions have agreed to the conditions set by SAG-AFTRA, some independent films may still be sold to distribution companies that are against the striking actors.
Despite the strike, some actors are still participating in productions. However, the union has banned its members from promoting film and television projects through media interviews and social media. SAG-AFTRA is currently reviewing applications that would allow actors to promote independent films at upcoming fall festivals.
The strike has resulted in delayed release dates for many film and TV productions, with some projects halting production altogether. Actress Viola Davis even stepped away from her film G20 as a show of solidarity, despite being granted a waiver. The movie, independently financed but set to be distributed by Amazon Studios, falls under the AMPTP’s purview.
Rebel Wilson’s on-set injury serves as a reminder that despite the strike, some actors are continuing to work on select projects under interim agreements. As the strike continues, it remains to be seen how negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP will progress and whether they will reach a resolution that satisfies the demands of the actors’ union.
