WGA Bars Work on Scorsese, Emmett Film

The Writers Guild of America West (WGA) has prohibited its members from working on the upcoming film 'Wall of White,' produced by Randall Emmett and Martin Scorsese, due to Emmett's longstanding issues with unpaid compensation to writers and his placement on the union's strike/unfair list since 2020. Emmett’s companies have faced numerous arbitration claims and court orders for unpaid compensation and benefits owed to writers on previous projects. Additionally, Emmett faces allegations of business misconduct and mistreatment of staff, which he denies while stating his intention to resolve outstanding disputes. The WGA's ban extends because Emmett's current company, Convergence Entertainment Group, is not a signatory to the WGA’s Minimum Basic Agreement. Scorsese's exact involvement in the project remains unclear, and his representatives have not commented. The WGA has reiterated that its rules prohibit members from working with anyone on the strike list or with non-signatory companies.