What Did John Cena Really Say About Stephen Amell’s Arrow to Upset the CW Star?
- John Cena's Peacemaker mocked Stephen Amell's Green Arrow with a crude joke.
- The 'Arrow' star expressed frustration over the disrespect toward his character and show.
- According to him, despite hard work, 'Arrow' received less respect than DC movies.
When John Cena’s hit show Peacemaker aired its season finale, fans were in for a crazy ride. The show’s trademark humor and offbeat antics were on full display. But there was one joke that struck a sour note—especially for Stephen Amell, the actor behind the beloved Green Arrow on Arrow.
Cena’s Peacemaker took a jab at Amell’s Green Arrow with a crude, graphic comment. Peacemaker mocked the Emerald Archer’s costume in a way that felt harsh.
Amell, who spent years donning the green hood and fighting crime, didn’t take the joke lightly. His frustration was evident, and he didn’t hold back in expressing his feelings. Find out what exactly The Prototype said.
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In the Peacemaker season finale, John Cena’s character made a remark that aimed straight for Stephen Amell’s Green Arrow. The comment was as blunt as it was unexpected. Cena’s Peacemaker quipped that Green Arrow attended (via THR):
Brony conventions dressed as the back half of Twilight Sparkle with a four-inch-wide butthole drilled in the costume.
Ouch! That’s a lot of description for one costume joke. Amell, who brought Green Arrow to life with dedication for eight seasons, took the insult to heart. In an interview with Chris Van Vliet on his titular YouTube channel, he didn’t mince words. Amell felt the joke was not just mean but also unfair. The actor said:
Yeah, that was a little unnecessary. I didn’t f******* appreciate that at all [and was super pissed]. It was crude.
He also noted that despite being a CW show, Arrow had its share of challenges and hard work. Being mocked in such a manner felt like a cheap shot, especially when you consider the time and effort put into making a superhero show look great.
The jab from Peacemaker seemed like a low blow, considering Arrow‘s contributions to the DC universe. Amell’s reaction was a mix of frustration and disappointment, showing that while jokes are part of entertainment, some lines should not be crossed.
Stephen Amell Calls for Respect for Arrow TV Show
Stephen Amell’s Green Arrow was a symbol of hard work and commitment. For years, Amell wore the green suit, battling villains and facing tough times on screen. Playing a hero with no superpowers for 23 episodes a year is no small feat.
It’s shrieking schedule that needed a lot of strength and heart. As the Canadian-American star said himself in the same interview:
Like, I’m up here, I’m working just as hard as anyone else. You know how hard it is to play a superhero with no superpowers for 23 episodes a year? It’s really, really, really hard. And like, I’m not looking for a prize, but maybe don’t s*** on our show.
Amell noted that while DC movies often get a lot of attention, TV shows like Arrow haven’t always been given the respect they deserve. Even though Arrow was important to many DC fans and helped connect TV with the bigger DC universe, it was often disrespected unfairly.
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To him, the Peacemaker joke felt like the latest example of this disregard. In a nutshell, Amell wasn’t looking for applause, just a bit of respect. Given the many hurdles Arrow had to overcome, it seemed only fair that the show be treated with more dignity.
Watch Peacemaker on Max and Arrow on Netflix.
