“The Bikeriders”
Hollywood strike ensures later theatrical release
Austin Butler’s new film “The Bikeriders” is postponed.
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The start of “The Bikeriders” has been delayed. Due to the actors’ strike, it is currently unclear when the film will be released in cinemas.
“Elvis” star Austin Butler (32) returns to the big screen with “The Bikeriders”. The drama about a fictional motorcycle gang was actually supposed to be released in US cinemas on December 1st, but the bikers are now stuck in traffic for an indefinite period because of the US actors’ strike.
No promo for “The Bikeriders”
After negotiations between the actors’ union SAG-AFTRA and the Association of TV and Film Production Companies failed for the time being, the theatrical release of “The Bikeriders” will be postponed. reports the industry magazine “The Hollywood Reporter”.
As a result of the strike, union members are not only prohibited from shooting for new films, but also from promoting currently released productions – for example as part of promotional tours. However, insiders say production company New Regency believes, based on early screenings, that the film has the best chance of success if there is access to the film’s stars. In addition to Butler, these include Jodie Comer (30), who won an Emmy for the series “Killing Eve,” and Tom Hardy (46), who was nominated for the supporting actor Oscar at the 2016 Oscars for “The Revenant.”
“The Bikeriders” at the Oscars?
Nevertheless, there is still hope of qualifying for the Oscars 2024. According to Variety, the film should However, it will start before the end of the year, even if 20th Century Studios, which is part of the Walt Disney Company, has removed the drama from the calendar for the time being.
In fact, “The Bikeriders” by director Jeff Nichols (44) seems to have the potential to win one or more Oscars. The film tells the story of a motorcycle gang from the Chicago area in the 1960s and premiered at the Telluride Film Festival. “Variety” refers to Butler in his review, for example, as a “born film star”, Comer demonstrates her range and there is no doubt that Hardy is slipping into “one of his great roles” here.