The SAG-AFTRA has faced backlash after prohibiting its actors from wearing certain costumes this Halloween. The guild has released strict guidelines, instructing striking actors to wear generic costumes to prevent unintentional promotion of protested studio content. However, celebrities, including Ryan Reynolds and Mandy Moore, have criticized the rules as ludicrous. Reynolds humorously expressed annoyance that his daughter would have to wear something generic, while Moore questioned the importance of the guidelines and urged the guild to focus on negotiating a fair deal. 

In response to the uproar, the SAG-AFTRA clarified that the rules only apply to members and those willing to participate.

They were developed in response to requests for ways to support the strike. The guild emphasized that the rules do not apply to anyone's kids. The SAG-AFTRA reiterated that its priority is to get studios back to the negotiating table and secure a fair deal for its members. Hollywood insiders hope that resolving the issue will minimize scheduling conflicts once productions resume after the strike. The SAG-AFTRA has been on strike since July 14, raising concerns about labor contracts, residuals, and the impact of artificial intelligence on the industry. Negotiations between the SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP continue, with a deal being sought as the strike approaches 100 days.