Actor Dermot Mulroney made a bold gesture of solidarity with the ongoing strike by the members of the Writer’s Guild of America during his recent appearance on ABC’s The View. Best known for his role in Friends, the 59-year-old actor surprised everyone by abruptly leaving his seat mid-interview to show his support for the striking Hollywood writers, who are advocating for better wages and benefits.
Before his sudden departure, Mulroney took the opportunity to promote his new Disney+ series, Secret Invasion, which had just premiered earlier in the week. Despite his unexpected exit, he remained professional and thanked the hosts for the interview before symbolically walking off the stage to stand with the striking writers.
During the interview, Mulroney discussed his long career in Hollywood, his family, and his latest projects. Secret Invasion, his new superhero action series, has garnered significant anticipation among viewers.
Before leaving, Mulroney ensured that the show could proceed to a commercial break, showing courtesy to The View’s team.
Although Mulroney’s walk-off was brief and symbolic, he returned during the commercial break to take photos with the hosts, intending to share them on social media with his fans. Following the incident, Mulroney released a statement explaining his actions, emphasizing the importance of supporting the union’s fight for fair wages and working conditions amid the ongoing strike.
While The View has continued to air with non-union personnel, the writer’s strike persists as negotiations with Hollywood executives continue, now lasting over fifty days.