Stephen Amell Responds After Backlash Over Comments Appearing To Denounce SAG-AFTRA Strike: ‘My Support Is Unconditional’

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Stephen Amell is clarifying his position. Over the weekend, the “Heels” star appeared at Galaxycon in Raleigh, and he spoke about the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, sounding as though he was not supportive of the actors strike. READ MORE: Sarah Silverman Slams Actors Working With Waivers Amid SAG-AFTRA Strike: ‘I Feel F***ing Pissed Off’ But now, Amell is setting out to affirm his support, indicating that his original comments were “misinterpreted.” “Understandably, there has been a lot of reaction to the comments I made this weekend about our strike,” the actor wrote on Instagram. “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.

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.” He continued with a line-by-line breakdown of his original comments, explaining his current position on the labour action.

Among his points were that, about his union, “My support is unconditional and I stand with them.” Referring to his thoughts on the strike itself, Amell explained, “What this means in full context: I understand fundamentally why we’re here.

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.