A variety of head writers on The Drew Barrymore Present have declined to return for the upcoming fourth season.
Barrymore confronted widespread criticism final month after she initially introduced the discuss present would return on September 18 with out its placing writers.
After Writers Guild of America (WGA) members picketed outdoors the present’s studio, she later reversed the choice and paused the present’s return.
In an announcement on Instagram on the time, Barrymore wrote: “I’ve no phrases to specific my deepest apologies to anybody I’ve damage and, after all, to our unimaginable crew who works on the present and has made it what it’s at this time. We actually tried to seek out our approach ahead. And I really hope for a decision for all the business quickly.”
The strike concluded on September 25, and The Drew Barrymore Present is ready to return on October 16. In accordance with The Hollywood Reporter, nonetheless, co-head writers Chelsea White, Cristina Kinon and Liz Koe have all declined to return for the fourth season.
It’s mentioned the manufacturing is now interviewing new writers and can be in compliance with the guild.
NME has reached out to CBS and Paramount for remark.
All three writers had been seen placing in protest in opposition to the present’s preliminary determination to return in mid-September. In accordance with THR, the trio held indicators that learn, “Honk in case you [love] union labor” and “Drew’s Information: Strikes”.
Chatting with The Each day Beast after Barrymore’s preliminary determination, Kinon mentioned: “It’s irritating, as a result of it’ll delay the strike, and we simply need it to finish.”
She added: “I personally perceive that everyone has to make the very best determination for themselves. I do know that this present has a crew of a whole bunch of people that must be paid, and I perceive the views of wanting to guard your solid, your crew and your employees.
“We’re standing with all of labour and all the unions the world over, as a result of that’s the way it works. Unions solely work while you stick along with unions throughout the labour spectrum.”
Amid the backlash, Barrymore was dropped as host of the US Nationwide Guide Awards.