07-04-2024, 03:12 PM
The Mirror here with an exclusive story claiming that ITV is reportedly attempting to scale down costs by reducing the number of actors who can appear in each storyline. Faced with shrinking budgets, group scenes are to be cut back alongside a decrease in the number of extras being used. At the same time, there has been an increase in the use of "back-to-back" filming which sees the actors start from 7 am and then film for the rest of the day.
The changes have apparently 'sparked massive panic' amongst the series' cast, many of whom are only paid for the time in which they are present on set (unlike older cast members, who are apparently fully salaried regardless of their hours). The reason given is that the soap has 'haemorrhaged' viewers following increased competition from the likes of streaming services and so savings need to be made. Regardless of the reasons however clearly this is a difficult time for those working on the series, with morale 'plummeting' and there being feelings of 'disquiet behind the scenes'.
More here: www.mirror.co.uk
The changes have apparently 'sparked massive panic' amongst the series' cast, many of whom are only paid for the time in which they are present on set (unlike older cast members, who are apparently fully salaried regardless of their hours). The reason given is that the soap has 'haemorrhaged' viewers following increased competition from the likes of streaming services and so savings need to be made. Regardless of the reasons however clearly this is a difficult time for those working on the series, with morale 'plummeting' and there being feelings of 'disquiet behind the scenes'.
More here: www.mirror.co.uk