Exclusive: Patrick J Adams Breaks His Silence and Reveals the Shocking Truth Behind the 'Suits' Scandal amid SAG-AFTRA Strike
Patrick J Adams expresses remorse for his inadvertent mistake of sharing 'Suits' photos during the SAG-AFTRA strike, acknowledging his embarrassing oversight
Patrick J. Adams acknowledges his mistake in reminiscing about his time on Suits and takes responsibility. He admits that he was distracted by the memories and failed to recognize the ongoing struggles of everyone at @sagaftra, who are fighting for fair compensation and protections in the modern era. He shared this message on Wednesday, September 27 through his Instagram Story.
Adams, aged 42, expressed sincere apologies for his "embarrassing oversight." He acknowledged the individuals who kindly and promptly corrected him, expressing gratitude towards them, and expressed his enthusiasm for continuing the battle in the coming days and weeks.
He concluded his statement with the hashtag "#sagaftrastrong."
Adams depicted the character of Mike Ross in the TV series aired on the USA Network for a period of nine seasons spanning from 2011 to 2019. Recently, he posted a series of behind-the-scenes photos featuring himself, his co-star Meghan Markle (who played Rachel Zane), and other former Suits cast members on his social media. In one of the pictures, captioned as "I miss my friends," Markle can be seen lying barefoot on the floor alongside co-star Sarah Rafferty.
Courtesy of Patrick J. Adams/Instagram
Following its availability on Netflix and Peacock, Suits experienced a remarkable resurgence in popularity this year. However, due to his affiliation with SAG-AFTRA, Patrick J. Adams is currently unable to share any details about the project, given the ongoing strike within the organization.
The actors' union has officially initiated its strike in July, following the lead of the WGA. This labor dispute with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) marks the union's first strike since 1980. (The last time SAG-AFTRA and the WGA were simultaneously on strike was in 1960.)
Representing major film studios such as Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros., as well as television networks including ABC, CBS, and Fox, and streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon, and Apple TV+, the AMPTP has been at the center of this ongoing dispute. The strike has led to a halt in Hollywood productions as actors continue to fight for a fair contract. (Additionally, due to union guidelines, stars are currently restricted from promoting projects that were filmed under the previous AMPTP contract.)
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After reaching a temporary agreement with the AMPTP over the weekend, writers returned to work on Wednesday despite the ongoing strike by SAG-AFTRA. The unanimous votes by the WGAE Council and WGAW Board on Tuesday, September 26, marked an end to the 148-day strike. An official ratification vote to approve the new deal will take place from October 2 to October 9, as reported by Variety.
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Upon learning about the conclusion of the strike, SAG-AFTRA extended their warm congratulations to the WGA on their triumph. Through a statement shared on social media, they expressed their admiration for the WGA's unwavering dedication, diligence, and solidarity throughout the past five months. In addition, they proudly declared their solidarity as creative partners in the entertainment industry. The statement also mentioned their eagerness to thoroughly examine the details of the WGA and AMPTP's tentative agreement. Furthermore, SAG-AFTRA emphasized their readiness to recommence negotiations with the AMPTP as soon as the latter demonstrates a sincere willingness to engage in a productive discussion on their proposals.
