Elizabeth Banks on why its harder to make money in Hollywood

Looking at the future of movies, actress and director Elizabeth Banks was bullish about the new opportunities offered by streaming services, but she has noticed that the entire industry has been tightening its purse strings. “Everything is now being scrutinised so deeply that it’s getting harder and harder to get these deals done,” said Banks, who is next directing ‘Charlie’s Angels’ for Sony.

A: There’s a lot more work, but it’s a lot harder to make money on anything. It’s one of the reasons the unions are up in arms right now. For low-end workers, the people on the tail of those big productions, it’s a lot harder to get by. And that’s true for middle-class actors and writers, too.

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