– David Duchovny holds a comedic sign supporting the IATSE strike
– The sign references Duchovny’s role in “The X-Files”
– IATSE and AMPTP are negotiating new contract terms for entertainment workers
David Duchovny, best known for his role as Fox Mulder in “The X-Files,” humorously advocated for the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). Duchovny did this by holding a picket sign that read, “The Residuals Are Out There,” which is a clever twist on the show’s famous catchphrase “The Truth Is Out There.”
IATSE and AMPTP are in ongoing negotiations to create new contract terms for the entertainment workers that the union represents. The workers are pushing for fair wages, improved working conditions, and better health plans. Duchovny’s sign not only shows his support for their cause but also brings attention to the ongoing negotiations through his star power and humor.
As a prominent actor in the entertainment industry, Duchovny understands the value of residuals, which are payments made to actors, writers, and others for reruns and other uses of their work. His sign cleverly highlights the importance of residuals in the ongoing negotiations between IATSE and AMPTP.