Zachary Levi Clarifies Comments Calling Strike Rule ‘So Dumb’: ‘I Support My Union’

The “Shazam!” star caught flack after he seemed to criticize SAG-AFTRA strike restrictions on actors promoting their work

Zachary Levi (Photo credit: Getty Images)
Zachary Levi (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Zachary Levi issued a statement attempting to clarify his remarks after a video of him calling one of the actors guild’s strike rules “so dumb” went viral. The rule restricts actors from promoting their work.

In a statement to media outlets, the “Shazam” star addressed comments he made last month at Comic Con Manchester in the United Kingdom. 

“It’s come to my attention that an offhand remark I made in jest last weekend is being taken out of context,” Levi said on Friday. “So let me be very clear. I fully support my union, the WGA and the strike.

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