Stephen Amell has clarified his stance on the SAG-AFTRA strike after being spotted on the picket line in NYC. He explained he was wrong at first and remains unwavering in his support for the union.
Despite doubts about the impact of the strike on working actors, Amell engaged with SAG leadership, leading to better understanding and support for the process.
Amell reiterated his earlier comments on Instagram, acknowledging the complexity of the situation and reaffirming his commitment to the union.
Read on to learn more.
Why Stephen Amell Hit the SAG-AFTRA Picket Line
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Stephen Amell was recently seen on a picket line in New York City with other SAG members, reinforcing his support for the union during the prolonged negotiations, and it appears that his stance on the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike has evolved.
In a recent interaction with a photographer, the “Arrow” star explained that she didn’t make a complete U-turn but was wrong in the first place and emphasized her unwavering support for SAG-AFTRA.
He said, “I always say I support my union. Not supporting the strike is the wrong choice of words, plain and simple. I put my foot in my mouth. I’m trying to take ownership of it.”
He continued, “I know that some of the people I used to work with will be on the picket line on Friday. I was in New York to support Colin Donnell who I’ve worked with for several years… And it felt like the right time to go to the picket line. I would do it again.”
“I hesitate to say that I did a 180,” Amell added. “‘Moreover I should have spoken more plainly and concisely.” The actor also shared that he engaged with SAG leadership, who took the time to help him understand the situation better.
Fans React To Stephen Amell On The Picket Line
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Amell faced backlash again when a photo of him on the picket line went viral online.
Fans took to Twitter (now known as X) to express their criticism, with one user being cynical comment, “Oh look, Stephen Amell is in full damage control after his anti-attack comments. Love how he said he was misinterpreted. I wonder if he’s going to repeat all the other things he said, including the slut shaming Miley Cyrus?”
Other users highlighted the change, state, “HAH! They finally shamed him enough to leave his house & join the picket line?? Love.”
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Third user write“In four years Stephen Amell will be on a mock Joe Rogan podcast and say he was pressured to publicly walk the picket line and he regrets putting image over value.”
The fourth person add, “Keep in mind that Stephen Amell doesn’t have a PR team, he’s gone on record to say that he handles all of that because he thinks he can do it better. So you better believe it was his agent who told him to do this or he’s done in Hollywood.”
Fifth comment sharply questioned“Do he and his publicists think putting him down on the picket line like a stubborn child will make people forget he’s a scab and call the strike pointless?”
Stephen Amell Walks Back Anti-Strike Comments
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Amell first sparked outrage for his dissenting opinion on the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike after he expressed his reservations at GalaxyCon in Raleigh, North Carolina, labeling the move “short-sighted” and a “reductive bargaining tactic.”
Although he disagrees with the strike, Amell revealed that he supports the union, saying, “I support my union, I agree, and I stand with them, but I don’t support the strike, I don’t. I think it’s a reductive negotiation tactic, and I find it all very frustrating.”
However, after facing criticism for his stance, Amell addressed the issue on Instagram. In a detailed post, he explained his support for the union while admitting his previous statement about not supporting the strike was a poor choice of words.
He acknowledged the complexity of the situation, acknowledged the challenges facing leadership, and reaffirmed his commitment to the union. “Our leadership has a very complicated job and I am grateful for everything they do,” he said. “I understand why we drew attention, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t emotionally frustrating on many levels for everyone involved.”
‘Arrow’ Creator Marc Guggenheim Defends Stephen Amell
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Last Friday, the stars of “Arrow” from The CW gathered at Warner Bros. Burbank, organized by executive producer Marc Guggenheim to raise funds for industry crew members during Hollywood’s first bi-union departure in decades. Katie Cassidy and Willa Holland were among those in attendance, but Amell was absent.
Came to Amell’s defense about his stance against the strike, Guggenheim said Hollywood Reporter that the views of “The Flash” actors were “misconstrued.”
He shared that Amell was in New York for the Colin Donnell drama and participated in the Warner Bros. picket. Discovery that morning.
“It’s not my place to talk about other unions and their strikes but Stephen supports SAG because he is a member of the WGA. I’m glad he’s picketing; I am disappointed that he was not present to join us today,” he said.
“He’s got our back, and we’ve got him,” added Guggenheim.
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