DeNiro has some strong opinions about a potential strike, stating:

“I do not think it is a good time to strike now. The issues could be resolved over the next couple of years (without strike action),” De Niro said.

He contrasted calls by SAG to strike with the deal done by the DGA on the same issues, suggesting that directors had “done their homework” to get a decent deal.

“I do not think the actors have done that,” he said. “I do not know if it is the right time to be doing this at all with the economy the way it is.”

He also talks about two Good Shepherd sequels and working with Scorcese on a movie due out next year.