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This growing apathy is problematic for Hollywood's leverage. When the audience is disengaged, the studios face less pressure during negotiations. As industry insiders observe, Hollywood's internal turmoil may be reaching a point of no return, with the industry destabilizing as some members opt to break ranks for economic survival.
The Future of Hollywood's Labor Struggles
With more industry insiders likely to follow Barrymore's example—rejoining work or softening their stance—the union's ability to create leverage diminishes. The ongoing threat of home losses among writers and other crew signifies a ticking time bomb; the longer the strike persists, the more painful the consequences for those living paycheck to paycheck.