The consequences of Drew Barrymore resuming production of “The Drew Barrymore Show” amid the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) v. Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). Following Barrymore’s decision to resume production of her show, the National Book Foundation announced on Tuesday (September 12) that the organization is withdrawing its invitation to Barrymore to host the 74th National Book Awards Ceremony (see below):
An update on hosting the 2023 National Book Awards. pic.twitter.com/aa5aLh0FIU
— National Book Foundation (@nationalbook) September 12, 2023
Drew Barrymore left the National Book Awards ceremony after resuming the talk show during Strike
It appears the foundation stands in solidarity with the notable WGA writers. The National Book Foundation statement reads: “In light of the announcement that ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ will resume production, the National Book Foundation has withdrawn Ms. Barrymore’s invitation to host the 74th National Book Awards Ceremony.” It continues: “It is our commitment to ensure that the focus of the awards remains on celebrating writers and books, and we are grateful to Ms Barrymore and her team for their understanding in this situation.”
Several writers and WGA supporters applauded the National Book Foundation’s decision. Strike Captain, writer and WGA member Rachel Lewis (“Raven’s Home,” “Odd Squad”) wrote about X“Thank you for standing with writers! #WGAstrong” Also Victor LaValle, author of “The Changeling”. Posted“Well done”, in response to the NBF announcement.
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Barrymore recently announced her decision to resume filming the show with an announcement on her official Instagram on Sunday (September 10). New episodes began filming this week at CBS Studios and will return to the network on Monday, September 18. When the stars of “Charlie’s Angels” and “The Wedding Singer” announced the news, they stated that the show would not use WGA writers. and would adhere to current WGA rules, together with the actors’ union SAG-AFTRA, which is also working against the AMPTP.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, a SAG-AFTRA representative stated that Barrymore resuming her hosting duties for her talk show is permissible employment as far as their union is concerned, as the show is produced under the Network Television Code, and it is a separate contract that is not currently is closed. beaten. As the SAG-AFTRA representative states, “It is permitted work and Drew’s role as host does not violate current strike rules.”
While Barrymore’s hosting may be permitted under SAG-AFTRA rules, many WGA members argue that resuming production of the show, which normally employs WGA writers, violates the rules and the spirit of the WGA strike, as Barrymore will essentially be doing the work. normally entrusted to its writing staff. THR also reports that writers were protesting outside CBS Studios as the show resumed filming, including one of the show’s own staff writers, Chelsea White.
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White also expressed her disappointment to THR that Barrymore decided to resume filming. She told THR: “It’s sad to hear that the show is returning because it sends the message that union writers are not valuable.” She added: “And it goes directly against what the WGA, SAG-AFTRA and all the unions are trying to bring together to stand up to the greedy studios.”
As reported by The Blast, two audience members were kicked out of a Monday taping of “The Drew Barrymore” show for supporting the WGA and wearing “Writers Guild On Strike” pins. One of the audience members, Dominick Turiczek, continued social media about the incident: “Went to @DrewBarrymoreTV after winning tickets, unaware of the #WGA strike. We grabbed pins and went in, got kicked out and verbally assaulted by the @DrewBarrymore crew. It’s clear they don’t support #WGAStrong, writers or fans!” He continued: “#DrewTheRightThing So we took shirts and joined in. F*** that.”
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A representative for the show later shared his “regret” over the incident and how PEOPLE was handled, citing “increased security concerns” and that the show was “in the process of contacting affected audience members to offer them new tickets offer.”
In her Sunday statement on Instagram, Barrymore noted that her decision to bring the show back was due to the production being “bigger than just me.” The “50 First Dates” star argued, “Our show was built for sensitive times and has only functioned because of what the real world is going through in real time. I want to be there to provide what writers do so well, and that is a way to bring us together or help us understand the human experience.” The presenter and actress continued: ‘I hope for a solution for everyone as soon as possible. We’ve been through some tough times since we first hit the airwaves. And so I take a step forward to begin Season 4 again with astute humility.
Regardless, the National Book Foundation will go ahead with the 2023 awards ceremony without Barrymore as host. The awards ceremony is scheduled for November 15 and the nominations will be announced on October 3. Barrymore was originally scheduled to share the stage at the awards ceremony in November with none other than Oprah Winfrey, who would deliver remarks during the show as the ceremony began. special guest.