In a comprehensive statement on Instagram, actor Stephen Amell addresses the "misinterpretation" of his previous anti-strike remarks, seeking to provide clarity and context to his stance on the SAG-AFTRA strike.
Actor Stephen Amell has taken to Instagram to provide additional context and clarification regarding his controversial comments about the SAG-AFTRA strike. In an appearance at Raleigh's GalaxyCon last weekend, the 42-year-old actor had expressed his lack of support for striking, which caused a viral reaction. To avoid any misunderstanding and ensure that his true sentiments are not unintentionally misinterpreted, Amell penned a detailed explanation of each of his statements. In his Instagram post, Amell wrote: "1. I support my union, I do, and I stand with them. My support for the union is unconditional, and I stand firmly with my fellow union members. 2. I do not support striking, I don’t. In full context: I understand the reasons behind the strike, and I recognize that it is necessary despite not liking the idea of striking. We have to do what we have to do to protect our rights. 3. I think that it is a reductive negotiating tactic and I find the entire thing incre