Writers' Strike Leads To Permanent Shutdown Of 'Metropolis' On Apple TV+: AppleInsider

Production for the upcoming Apple TV+ adaptation of “Metropolis” has been permanently shut down by Apple Inc. AAPL, with insiders attributing the decision to costs and an ongoing writers’ strike, AppleInsider reported on Tuesday.

Impact of the Writers’ Strike

Apple TV+ secured rights to a series adaptation of “Metropolis” in 2022, with production set to begin in Australia. However, the writers’ strike has had a significant impact, leading Apple to back out of the project entirely. The strike, which began on May 2, caused delays in production drafts of the script, budgets, and casting.

Increasing Costs and Risks

Delaying a production leads to unexpected costs. Large sets had already been assembled, and VFX planning was underway, leading to increasing costs over time to maintain the “ready” state. The production studio, UCP, concluded that the risk of waiting and the increasing costs were too high, leading to the decision to permanently shut down production.

Effects on Other Productions

The ongoing strike has also caused problems for several other Apple TV+ shows currently in production, including “Loot” season 2 and the new season of “Severance.”

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