The Teamsters union has reached a tentative deal on a new contract with the major studios on behalf of about 700 casting directors.

After failing to reach a new deal on Tuesday, casting directors and Hollywood studios are planning to continue negotiating this week ahead of a Sept. 30 contract expiration date. That’s according to a social media post from Teamsters Local 399,

The Teamsters have a tentative deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on a new casting agreement. Locals 399 and 817 made the announcement Friday, just ahead of the current contract’s expiration on September 30.

Teamsters Local 399 and 817 announced the news Friday, saying they “fought till the bitter end” The post Casting Directors Reach Tentative Studio Agreement With Unanimous Negotiating Committee Support appeared first on TheWrap.

After eight days of negotiations, New York and Los Angeles-based casting directors have reached a new tentative contract agreement with Hollywood studios and streamers, according to their union. The provisional three-year deal was announced on Friday by the Teamsters Local 399,