Deepika Padukone ‘s first look of Project K reveals
The makers of the film Project K reveals the first look of the Actress Deepika Padukone on Tuesday. She is the leading Actress of the upcoming Film Project. It will be the science fiction Film.
But Deepika Padukone will not able to present at the San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) for the launch of her upcoming film Project K on 20 July 2023. In solidarity with the ongoing strike by the Screen Actors Guild American Federation of Radio and Television Artists (SAG-AFTRA) in the United States. The actor who is a member of SAG-AFTRA, has decided to skip the event to show support for the Hollywood actors union, as per an industry insider.
Restrictions on Promotional Services by SAG-AFTRA
Due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, the union has explicitly stated that actors cannot engage in promotional or publicity services, which includes appearances at conventions like the San Diego Comic-Con. In compliance with the membership regulations and in line with the union’s directives, Deepika Padukone will not be attending the event, the insider revealed. Recently, actor-producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas also expressed her solidarity with the strike.
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Following the failed of contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which represents studios and streaming services, SAG-AFTRA voted last week to join forces with the screenwriters represented by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) in a joint strike.
Deepika Padukone Hollywood Journey and Support for the Strike
At the age of 37 Deepika Padukone made her Hollywood debut in 2017 with the film XXX: Return of Xander Cage, starring alongside Vin Diesel. Her decision to skip the SDCC event comes in the wake of her commitment to the strike and her membership in SAG-AFTRA. Earlier this year, she presented the Best Original Song Oscar winner, “Naatu Naatu,” from SS Rajamouli’s blockbuster film RRR at the 95th Academy Awards.
Conclusion
Deepika Padukone’s absence from the Project K launch at San Diego Comic-Con highlights her solidarity with the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, preventing her from participating in promotional activities due to the union’s restrictions. As a member of SAG-AFTRA, Padukone joins other Hollywood actors in their collective effort to negotiate a fair contract with studios and streaming services. Her decision showcases her dedication to the cause and the importance of supporting fellow actors during labor disputes.
