Actors approve ‘enormous victory’ deal to formally end Hollywood strike

The deal has now been ratified by union members, with 78% voting in favour of the contract

Sag-Aftra president Fran Drescher, with national executive director and chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland (Richard Vogel/AP)

The US union of actors has hailed an “enormous victory” as the deal that ended the months-long Hollywood strike was officially ratified, with members voting overwhelmingly in favour.

The walkout by the Sag-Aftra union lasted 118 days and brought Hollywood to a standstill, halting productions on film and television shows around the world.