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In a Facebook post discussing the popular CW superhero show Arrow going on break, leading man Stephen Amell announced that the program would take a "mini hiatus so people can grit their teeth and suffer through an Olympic games marred by homophobia and mediocre levels of public interest."
Amell's fan page currently has more than 865,000 likes, and his post was "liked" by more than 14,000 individuals.
Amell has previously used his Facebook profile as a platform to speak out in support of LGBT issues. During the Supreme Court hearings regarding the so-called Defense of Marriage Act in the case known as United States v. Windsor, Amell stated, [m]arriage should be available to everybody. Some of the most loving, powerful relationships Ive witnessed have been same-sex couples Equal rights for all."
Based on the DC Comics character Green Arrow, the hit CW show follows the exploits of crime-fighting archer Oliver Queen. In addition to Amell, the show frequently features appearances by out actor John Barrowman as the villainous Malcolm Merlyn.
http://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/television/2014/02/06/arrow-star-stephen-amell-says-2014-olympics-marred
Blue_Adept
(6,399 posts)It's a character to truly rally around since the groundbreaking 70's arc in which it paired him with the more authoritarian Green Lantern who was oblivious to the ails of the world. The two traveled together around the country and he showed Lantern all the ways that he could be doing a lot more good.
The character has taken that to heart over the years and Green Arrow's non-hero persona of Oliver Queen was mayor of Starling City as well for awhile. They've brought that into the other mediums well too.
A very positive character.
William769
(55,147 posts)Blue_Adept
(6,399 posts)yeoman6987
(14,449 posts)I totally agree with what Stephen Amell says. It is totally true and the Russians are being stupid. However, they also are not ready for the Olympics. Terrorism, faulty Olympic sites, Dangerous trials, Homophobia, and so much more. This could be a total disaster.
I do not have a good feeling about the Olympics. I hope I'm wrong, but things are just not feeling right this time. Place, Russian homophobia, terror threats...
Good vibes going out to all our athletes, representatives, and families.
William769
(55,147 posts)I miss you in MIRT!
William769
(55,147 posts)Thanks!
Cha
(297,262 posts)He's really good. And, turns out he's not just a good actor but has a wonderful spirit.
William769
(55,147 posts)I have a season pass on my DVR! He is a great actor and yes a wonderful spirit.
Mahalo again for letting us know what else Stephen Amell, Canadian actor, is up to besides getting bad guys!
The Olympics are "marred by homophobia" in Russia. no use pretending it's not.
whistler162
(11,155 posts)William769
(55,147 posts)Just saying.
joeybee12
(56,177 posts)And can I comment about how dreamy he is???
William769
(55,147 posts)joeybee12
(56,177 posts)Behind the Aegis
(53,959 posts)He was also on the first season of "Dante's Cove" if anyone wants to see his cutie patootie.
William769
(55,147 posts)Behind the Aegis
(53,959 posts)We love "Arrow."
William769
(55,147 posts)Remember this Arrow from Smallville?
He plays a Gay lover on ABC'S "Revenge".
Behind the Aegis
(53,959 posts)There is a hot scene with him on how to seduce a straight guy. It is really funny.
William769
(55,147 posts)Behind the Aegis
(53,959 posts)I wasn't real thrilled when the new Arrow was announced, but he has done a really good job. Also, Justin Hartley was supposed to be "Aquaman." The pilot is online, I think youtube.
William769
(55,147 posts)Vashta Nerada
(3,922 posts)Revenge is a guilty pleasure of mine. I haven't watched it since Emily and Daniel's wedding, though, because I've been busy with other shows on Sunday night.
William769
(55,147 posts)And you should pick it back up. This season is great!
Vashta Nerada
(3,922 posts)I should renew my Hulu Plus subscription.