Adam Driver supports Hollywood strikes Venice

author: FutureCar Staff    

Adam Driver expressed his support for the Hollywood strikes and highlighted the message of his new indie film "Ferrari", which premiered in Venice. He emphasized that the film demonstrates to big studios that it is possible to treat actors and writers better.

At 39 years old, Driver is one of the few stars able to attend the Venice Film Festival due to an interim agreement made by the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) that allows independent films to continue their promotional work.

During a press conference before the premiere, Driver questioned why smaller distribution companies like Neon and STX International, which funded "Ferrari", could meet the demands of the Screen Actors Guild, while big companies like Netflix and Amazon could not.

In "Ferrari", Driver portrays Enzo Ferrari, the racing car driver who founded the iconic Italian brand. He stated that he stands in solidarity with the unions by showing up and supporting the people he worked with on the film.

Directed by Michael Mann, known for films like "Heat" and "Collateral", "Ferrari" is one of the 23 films competing for the Golden Lion in Venice. Mann expressed that everyone on the crew stands in "total solidarity" with the strikers, including actors and the Writers Guild of America.

Mann explained that "Ferrari" was made possible because the people involved in the film agreed to forgo large percentages of their salaries, including Driver and himself, and producers worked without fees. He emphasized that no big studio provided financial support, which is why they can stand in solidarity with both unions.

The strikes in Hollywood have brought the industry to a standstill, primarily due to concerns about pay in the streaming era and the potential use of AI technology.

FutureCar Staff