‘The Witcher’ Scribe Javier Grillo-Marxuach Accused Of “Scabbing” Over Guild-Approved Social Publicity, Deletes Posts Not “To Admit Fault” But To Ensure Loyalties “Are Without Question”

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Javier Grillo-Marxuach, a veteran of the TV space who has most recently served as both a writer and EP on Netflix’s — prior to the start of the dual strikes — has come forward to address accusations of “scabbing” prompted by his posts on social media.

Grillo-Marxuach joins a growing list of guild members, between WGA and SAG-AFTRA, that have faced harsh rebukes from peers of activity that is, in fact, guild-approved.

Inciting this particular incident were social posts promoting the aforementioned fantasy drama, which as he notes, were made with WGA dictates in mind. “Today i was accused of scabbing for posting about, and showing the title card and promo for #TheWitcher  – which i did of my own volition and not at the request of my corporate overlords – and for engaging with fans of the show,” wrote Grillo-Marxuach. “While my actions are completely within the guild’s strike rules as you can see below, i can also understand how they can offend others and appear as a lapse in solidarity.” The creative went on to convey that he would be taking the offending posts down, while at the same time offering a clarifier. “i am not doing this to admit fault or by way of apology but to make sure that my loyalty to the guild and commitment to the strike are without question,” he wrote.

The policy referenced by Grillo-Marxuach is that “You must refuse promoting a project at a struck company’s request,” per the WGA. “However, it is not a violation to talk about your projects on your own accord or on social media.” He went on to add, in his recent Twitter thread speaking to his conduct, “these are strange and difficult times and it is important to keep in mind who the real enemies are. #wga #wgastrong… this is why we can’t have nice