Writers have been treading the pavements with picket signs outside the Netflix building in Hollywood for two months now.
A huge cheer erupts as they hear news that the actors who bring their words to life would soon be joining them. They know this makes their strike action so much more powerful. It heaps pressure on the production studios and streaming giants to reach a resolution. But after 70 days, the writers are yet to get back around the negotiating table.
The decision for performers to join them on strike means Hollywood is likely to come to a virtual standstill - with many predicting an autumn TV schedule full of reality TV as a result.