What’s really happening behind SAG-AFTRA negotiations — and are actors actually protected on set?

Marc Chouen sits down with intimacy coordinator and strike captain Kristen Elizabeth to break down actor safety, union negotiations, and the future of the industry.

They discuss:

• SAG negotiations & what actors aren’t told

• The reality of intimacy coordinators

• AI, digital likeness, and actor rights

• On-set safety and power dynamics

If you’re an actor trying to understand how the industry really works, then this episode is for you.

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