Breaking News: One Chicago Shows Bounce Back Strong After WGA Strike!
The One Chicago shows are back in action as writers' rooms reopen following the end of the WGA strike Get ready for the return of these popular series!
Summary
The writers' rooms for the One Chicago shows have re-opened after the end of the Writers Guild of America's (WGA) strike, bringing them one step closer to returning to the air.
Due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, the shows will not be released on their usual dates this year. However, according to industry insiders, there is a possibility that they may be released in March 2024.
The end of the SAG-AFTRA strike remains uncertain, and negotiations may extend beyond the expected timeframe. Additionally, once production resumes, the shows will need to film sufficient episodes to maintain a weekly release schedule.
Following the conclusion of the 148-day Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike on September 27, all three shows in the One Chicago franchise have officially restarted their writers' rooms. The strike ended after the writers successfully negotiated a fair new deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). While many aspects of Hollywood remain on hold due to the ongoing Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) strike, certain production elements are gradually resuming, particularly in the area of writing.
As reported by Deadline, the writers' rooms for the One Chicago shows have reopened, marking a significant step towards the return of Chicago Fire season 12, Chicago P.D. season 11, and Chicago Med season 9. Additionally, NBC's Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU, along with CBS' three FBI dramas, are also recommencing their writers' rooms this week.
When Will The One Chicago Shows Return?
Previously, the One Chicago shows traditionally aired new episodes during the fall TV season. However, this year it is evident that the shows will not adhere to their usual release dates due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the strike, industry insiders remained relatively optimistic about the shows' comeback.
Before the WGA finalized a deal with the AMPTP, insiders made estimations about the return of Chicago Fire and its spinoffs. While they acknowledged that multiple factors could influence the timeline, they accurately predicted that writers' rooms would resume operations by early October. Based on this, they speculated that the One Chicago shows could potentially be released as early as March 2024. Although this may seem like a relatively quick turnaround, production for procedural dramas like the One Chicago shows typically moves swiftly. Furthermore, with rumors of a resolution to the SAG-AFTRA strike on the horizon, it is plausible that the shows could make a comeback in spring 2024.
The duration of the SAG-AFTRA strike is still uncertain. Resumed negotiations and the conclusion of the WGA's strike are anticipated to put pressure on the AMPTP to reach a fair agreement with the actors. However, due to the lack of a definite timeline, the negotiations may exceed the initial expectations. Moreover, the shows need to produce sufficient episodes to maintain their weekly releases when operations resume. As a result, the possibility of One Chicago shows being released in March 2024 remains unclear.
