Between the pandemic, streaming, and never-ending sequels, the entertainment industry has had a rough time, but now they face a new hurdle. Netflix has announced that union drivers are refusing to work on sets around the country for “artistic reasons.” One example is production truck driver Neil Hughes, who has refused to work for two weeks until producers of Stranger Things give him the script for the end of season four.
“I just gotta know what happens,” Hughes told reporters. “There’s a lot going on with these characters, and I just don’t feel right working on a show or for a studio that isn’t gonna treat them right.”
He is not the only driver who has voiced his opposition to work unless the production employing him can give credence to his artistic values. Sets in Burbank, Brooklyn, and Atlanta have reported similar delays, with truckers demanding scripts, production meetings to “give notes,” and even total rewrites on the content they did not feel met their standards or creative vision.
“It’s been tough,” a producer at Hulu who wished to remain anonymous told reporters. “These truckers have really high standards, everybody is watching so much great content these days, but they just want to ensure the quality. We understand, but we really just need them to do their jobs. Please, guys, do your jobs.”
When reminded that the Stranger Things characters and their stories are entirely fiction, Hughes responded, “Don’t feel fake to me. Those kids are out there fighting supernatural forces. Could happen to anybody. All I’m asking for is good writing.”
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