Arrow Star Stephen Amell Says 2014 Olympics 'Marred by Homophobia'

[William769]

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 I’ve 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]

1. Green Arrow has long been about social justice

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]

2. Yes indeed.

[Blue_Adept]

8. Always good to find an Arrow or Amell fan around here. nt

[yeoman6987]

3. Really the title should be "The Olympics are marred in everything"

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.

[Sissyk]

4. K&R

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]

5. Thanks for the kick.

[Sissyk]

6. Welcome!

I miss you in MIRT!

[William769]

7. How sweet.

Thanks!

[Cha]

9. Very Cool, William! Have you seen him in Arrow?

He's really good. And, turns out he's not just a good actor but has a wonderful spirit.

[William769]

11. Have I seen the Show?

I have a season pass on my DVR! He is a great actor and yes a wonderful spirit.

[Cha]

16. Great!

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]

10. Next up water is wet!

[William769]

12. Well when it comes to the LGBT community, some people might argue that fact.

Just saying.

[joeybee12]

13. Great...knr

And can I comment about how dreamy he is???

[William769]

14. You sure can!

[joeybee12]

15. HE'S FLIPPING DREAMY!!!!!

[Behind the Aegis]

17. Hell's to the YES!

He was also on the first season of "Dante's Cove" if anyone wants to see his cutie patootie.

[William769]

18. Been there & done that!

[Behind the Aegis]

19. This just makes him that much more attractive.

We love "Arrow."

[William769]

20. Yes we do!

Remember this Arrow from Smallville?



He plays a Gay lover on ABC'S "Revenge".

[Behind the Aegis]

21. Hell yes! That is Justin Hartley.

There is a hot scene with him on how to seduce a straight guy. It is really funny.

[William769]

22. I found the clip. But thats not the one I saw last night!

[Behind the Aegis]

23. He's also a really good actor.

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]

24. He's been great in Revenge.

[Vashta Nerada]

26. Is that Nolan Ross's lover?

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]

27. Yes.

And you should pick it back up. This season is great!

[Vashta Nerada]

28. Oooooh, I'm going to have to.

I should renew my Hulu Plus subscription.

[Vashta Nerada]

25. Ooooh, another actor I can appreciate. I absolutely love the show Arrow!