The 2023 Writers Guild of America strike has halted the production of many American television shows and film projects. Writers Guild of America (WGA), which represents roughly 11,500 film, television, news, radio, and online writers, is currently on strike. They are demanding higher, stable pay as well as fairer deals and contracts and provisions about artificial intelligence.
With many films and TV shows struggling to secure a solid release date, it has been revealed by Marvel that the fourth Captain America movie will hit the theatres on May 3rd, 2024. Sources also confirm that the movie is all set to wrap up its production by the end of this month.
Captain America: Brave New World will release in May 2024
Marvel Studios has revealed the release date of the upcoming fourth Captain America movie, Captain America: Brave New World. Initially, it was revealed that the movie will be named Captain America: New World Order, however, now fans got a new name and release date. A picture of Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford on the film’s set was also posted.
Reports have stated that the film will be wrapping up its production by the end of this month, this means that the movie was not affected by the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike.
What is the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike?
There is an ongoing dispute between the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The WGA represents more than 11,000 writers and since they’re on strike, it has halted the production of many major American television shows and films. The primary focus is on higher pay, apart from this, they want fairer deals, contracts, and provisions about artificial intelligence,
Many shows like Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert have stopped airing live. Many TV shows like the CBS drama Evil and the Apple TV+ comedy Loot have also stopped production.
The Marvel fans were worried as the pre-production of Marvel Studios’ Blade, was also halted. However, it seems like the production of the next Captain America movie is in full swing.
Anthony Mackie is the new Captain America
The next Captain America movie is crucial for Anthony Mackie as it will be his first appearance as the lead character in a feature film. Fans got to see him taking the mantle in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, so now, everyone is hyped to see his next adventure.
Harrison Ford is joining the MCU as General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross and last month he was asked if he is having fun shooting the movie. To this, the actor replied,
“I mean, there are tough days and easy days and fun days and all kinds of days. It’s a tough schedule and, yeah, it’s fun. But it’s not a walk in the park. It’s not fun fun. It’s work.”
Directed by Julius Onah, Captain America: Brave New World, will hit the theatres on May 3rd, 2024.
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