Arrow's Stephen Amell Dismisses Emmy Snub
Throughout Arrow's second season, a number of critics praised the stunt team, often speculating [...]
Throughout Arrow's second season, a number of critics praised the stunt team, often speculating whether James Bamford and company would get the credit it seemed they were due, or whether being a superhero show and airing on The CW would be a barrier to a nomination.
The reaction, then, to no nomination for the show's stuntwork was predictably low-key from the cast and crew. While they were disappointed (and some snarkier than others), there wasn't much raging against the machine going on.
Thanks to everyone for your kind words. We'll continue to create for the fantastic #Arrow fans out there......you're who we care about.
— James Bamford (@JamesBamford) July 10, 2014
Who does our unmatched stunt team have to safely throw off a building so they can safely land on a giant air bag to get an Emmy nom?? #Arrow
— Andrew Kreisberg (@AJKreisberg) July 10, 2014
"Why Tatiana Maslany Will Always Be Snubbed by the Emmys" Read and sub in "Arrow Stunts" for "Tatiana Maslany" https://t.co/wo7incZjog
— Marc Guggenheim (@mguggenheim) July 10, 2014
Series star Stephen Amell had the simplest, and arguably the best, response to the lack of a nomination, taking to Facebook last night with this: