Actor Dermot Mulroney made headlines with a symbolic gesture during an appearance on ABC’s The View, showing his support for the Writers Guild of America (WGA) amid an ongoing labor strike.
During the pre-recorded interview, which aired on a Friday episode, Mulroney politely asked if the show was heading into a commercial break. He then thanked the hosts and briefly walked off the set. While the move was quiet and respectful, it was later confirmed to be a sign of solidarity with striking writers. His action drew attention to the concerns at the heart of the WGA strike, including compensation and working conditions for writers in film and television.
Although unexpected, the moment aired as recorded, with no edits or cuts. The rest of Mulroney’s segment was upbeat and wide-ranging, covering his latest role in Marvel’s Secret Invasion on Disney+, as well as stories from his decades-long acting career, personal life, and experiences in Hollywood.
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