August 1st 2023.
Stephen Amell, star of the hit show Arrow, recently spoke out about the ongoing Sag-Aftra strike. Amell's comments, which deemed the strike 'reductive' and 'frustrating', sparked a wave of controversy from fans and fellow celebrities alike.
The US union walkout is a response to multiple issues in the entertainment industry, such as lack of fair pay and the potential for an actor's likeness to be used by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The decision to strike was supported by an overwhelming majority of 98%, and many famous faces have been spotted on the picket line, including the cast of Shameless and Two and a Half Men.
The strike follows a failed attempt to reach an agreement between the Writers' Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers over pay. When asked about the strike, Amell said: "I think it is a reductive negotiating tactic and I find the entire thing incredibly frustrating."
One person responded to Amell's comments on Twitter, saying: "A guy who was the lead of a tv series for years can now say he doesn't support strikes so everyone around making the shows and movies get fair pay…ugh. Your privilege is showing."
In order to clarify his statement, Amell posted a lengthy Instagram post. He began with an affirmation of his unconditional support for the union, before providing context to his 'reductive' comment. He then explained that his comments were taken out of context, and expressed his gratitude for the difficult job the union leaders have. He concluded by saying: "This situation reminds of the proverb, 'the road to hell is paved with good intentions', which apparently, after reading a limited amount of the commentary, is a place many of you would like me to visit. However, at least for the foreseeable future, I choose to stand with my union."
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