Stephen Amell Clarifies Strike Comments, Wants to Promote Show He ‘Literally Broke’ Back For

usmagazine.com:

Stephen Amell addressed his recent comments about the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike after receiving major backlash.“Understandably, there has been a lot of reaction to the comments I made this weekend about our strike.

To ensure there is no misunderstanding about my thoughts and intentions I’m providing what I actually said and clarity/context to ensure my feelings aren’t unintentionally misinterpreted,” Amell, 42, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, August 1. “We all know soundbites can be taken out of context and I have too much respect for my fellow union members to not clarify the record.”The actor asserted that he is on the same side as his fellow union members, adding, “This doesn’t need much clarity: My support is unconditional and I stand with them.”Amell also noted that he understands “fundamentally” why actors are on strike.“My off the cuff use of the word ‘support’ is clearly contradictory to my true feelings and my emphatic statement that I stand with my union.

Of course I don’t like striking. Nobody does. But we have to do what we have to do,” he continued. “In full context: I’m an actor and I was speaking extemporaneously for over an hour.

I emote, but I certainly don’t think these issues are simple. Our leadership has an incredibly complicated job and I am grateful for all that they do.