The sequel to The Da Vinci Code, Angels & Demons, has become among the first to be slowed by the WGA strike, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Sony officially announced that production has been postponed because the script, by Akiva Goldsman (who also penned The Da Vinci Code), is not ready for filming. Columbia Pictures announced that the release date for the film has been pushed back as a result, from Dec. 19, 2008, to May 15, 2009.

Like Code, Angels & Demons is based on a best-selling Dan Brown novel. The sequel is set to be directed by Ron Howard, who directed Code, as well.

Columbia says that no other films on its current slate have been affected. However, several other films are facing similar decisions -- notably, Warner Bros.' Justice League of America, which has no shooting script and options on several actors up for parts set to expire soon.

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