U.S. actor strike causes slowdown for Cambridge filming

Filming in Cambridge, Ont. has slowed as actors flooded the picket lines in Hollywood last Friday, joining the writers to kick off one of the largest strikes in entertainment industry history.

Filming in Cambridge, Ont. has slowed as actors flooded the picket lines in Hollywood last Friday, joining the writers to kick off one of the largest strikes in entertainment industry history.

Oftentimes, the Canadian film and TV industry will rely on American actors and writers for its projects.

Cambridge's heritage streets and buildings have served as the locale for many productions over the years. Shows like The Handmaid's Tale, Murdoch Mysteries, and Queen's Gambit have made Cambridge a hub for filming in southern Ontario.