The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists said early Thursday that its decision on whether to join already striking screenwriters will be considered by leadership at a meeting later that day. A press conference announcing the decision is scheduled for noon Pacific.

If the actors do go on strike, it will be the first time since 1960 that the actors and writers guilds picket simultaneously.

The actors' guild released a statement announcing that its deadline for negotiations had ended without a contract. The statement came hours after this year's Emmy nominations, recognizing the best work on television, were announced.