Duncan Crabtree-Irelandhasnt had much time for victory laps.
DUNCAN CRABTREE-IRELAND:I think thats right.
The reaction to those concerns at the time was that a lot of people really didnt get it.
SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards in February 2025Michael Buckner/Variety
They didnt understand why it was important or the kind of impact it could have.
I know there are people who feel that maybe people are overly paranoid or whatever.
I really feel that people arenotoverly paranoid about it.
In fact, it warrants real attention and caution.
Its not to say it has no value or benefit; clearly, it does have value and benefit.
and if we should, should we do it faster or slower?
DEADLINE:Does the greater awareness of the risks extend to the studios?
A lot of the time I dont think its malicious or malevolent.
Its just not really understanding the potential impact of what theyre doing.
DEADLINE:SAG-AFTRAs strike against video game companies is approaching the 10-month mark.
CRABTREE-IRELAND:I hope so.
And that process is ongoing, so obviously we would love to bring the strike to close.
I mean, I wouldve loved if it had not been necessary in the first place.
But as you probably know, this particular strike the video game strike is entirely about AI.
Its not that there are other issues that we havent been able to find agreement on.
DEADLINE:The No Fakes Act is winding its way through Congress.
CRABTREE-IRELAND:Ive kind of gotten used to the fact that it happened.
Its a little unnerving, I guess, or disturbing, but it was really shocking at the time.
And not a good feeling.
Its a daily occurrence.
I think that is equally contrary to freedom of speech and association.
CRABTREE-IRELAND:Federal legislation is always a challenge, particularly in this moment.
It had been active at the end of the last Congress and then events overtook us.
But I believe there really is a strong commitment on both sides of the aisle to make it happen.
