Did the cast from ‘American Horror Story’ actually refuse to strike?
Can a single act of kindness echo through the bustling chaos of a striking Hollywood? Renowned producer Ryan Murphy, like a comforting antidote amidst the prickly Hollywood strikes, has created a refuge for those flailing in the financial whirlpool caused by ongoing industry pauses.
In a sincere move that counters the rising uncertainty, the luminary behind such mammoth successes as Glee and American Horror Story is launching the Ryan Murphy Productions Assistance Fund, a robust half a million-dollar safety net aimed at supporting the floundering cast and crew under his broad, showbiz umbrella.
This isn’t a hollow promise, and he takes to Instagram, revealing that the generous fund is “ready to support the exceptional casts and committed crews of Ryan Murphy Productions.”
Navigating through the somber waves of industry strikes by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA, the industry finds itself in a quagmire of stagnation and anxiety.
Yet, amidst this tempestuous backdrop, Murphy remains a beacon of positivity and assurance, emphasizing a universal glide through this daunting chapter towards a future where creation, inspiration, and innovation will once again flourish in the beloved entertainment industry. What does the cast think? Let’s take a dive and see if the cast from American Horror Story has actions to match their morals.
Standing Together
The ripple effects of the strikes are palpable, particularly with members from both the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA unitedly forming picket lines since May and July respectively, thereby dimming the effervescent lights of Hollywood. It’s more than a temporary blackout; it’s a paralyzing halt, putting a plethora of productions and careers on a worrisome pause.
Amidst the tension, Murphy’s upcoming spine-chiller, American Horror Story: Delicate, featuring a star-studded ensemble with names like Emma Roberts and Kim Kardashian, encountered its fair share of hurdles.
With the WGA picketing during its filming and despite additional productions like American Sports Story and American Horror Stories experiencing their individual tribulations, Murphy’s dedication to protecting his entertainment family remains unwavering.
Perhaps that’s where the real-life horror intertwines with the reel – the suffocating fear of sustaining amidst chaos, an emotion undoubtedly permeating through Hollywood’s striking reality. Nevertheless, Murphy’s fund, an embodiment of unity and mutual support, reflects a hope that every shaken individual in the industry would find solidarity and sustenance through collective strength.
A Symphony of Support
Murphy, no stranger to philanthropy, has consistently been a lifeline during crises. Remember the early, daunting days of the COVID-19 pandemic? He was there, matching a staggering $100,000 donation from Netflix to assist the Motion Picture & Television Fund.
His collaboration with the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly known as the Actors Fund) and even a heartwarming $10 million donation to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles prove that his benevolence is not a passing cloud, but a perennial shower of support.
Through striking times and beyond, cast and crew from a plethora of Ryan Murphy Productions, be it Nip/Tuck, The Prom, or Ratched to name a mere few, find not just financial, but emotional support, epitomizing that in a world where stories are woven from seamless collaboration, the need to extend a helping hand is ever more imperative.
The future
In essence, it’s a tale of juxtaposition – the unsettling aura of American Horror Story: Delicate mirrors an industry grappling with its own real-life unsettling scenario. Anna (Emma Roberts) navigating through her eerily disturbing universe as she attempts to conceive via IVF, might be an allegorical representation of an industry trying to birth creativity amidst a stifling environment.
The twelfth season of the anthology intriguingly deviates, adopting Danielle Valentine’s Delicate Condition and inviting new showrunner Halley Feiffer into the equation. It’s a stride into a fresher narrative realm while also grappling with its own inherent chaos, both within the storyline and in the off-set reality where it’s brought to life.
In all, the potency of both tales — Murphy’s altruism and the dark foray of his latest AHS iteration — lingers in the air, intertwining with the stark, lingering chaos enveloping Hollywood.
Will this stark juxtaposition herald a poignant message about the inherent need for compassion and unity amidst tumultuous times?
