Colton Haynes, known for his role as Roy Harper/Arsenal on the CW superhero show ‘Arrow’ is getting pretty shady in his new memoir. The actor is giving the fans insight into his abrupt removal from the Arrowverse.
The 35-year-old actor’s 2022 memoir ‘Miss Memory Lane’ hints at an alleged feud on the set of CW’s most successful superhero series. Starting in 2012 the show went on for eight seasons and for the most part, Haynes has been a part of it.
Which Member Of ‘Arrow’ Cast Drove Colton Haynes Away?
Colton Haynes, a staple in Arrow’s cast for over seven years, dropped a brewing bombshell in his memoir. While the ‘Rough Night’ star did not explicitly name-drop anyone, he confessed to avoiding a cast member he “couldn’t stand working with.“ A revelation that caused his barely-there presence during the final season.
The details are left ambiguous, leaving fans guessing about the identity of the ‘Arrow‘ star who contributed to Haynes’ departure. “I had walked away from my full-time job on Arrow. ..because I was too depressed and I couldn’t stand working with one of my castmates,” read an excerpt from his memoir.
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Colton Haynes On Leaving Another Hit Series ‘Teen Wolf’
The intrigue doesn’t stop with ‘Arrow’, as Haynes delves into his ‘Teen Wolf’ journey, opening another chapter of the drama that runs behind the scenes. Contrary to the initial speculation on his separation from MTV’s fantasy hit, it was actually fueled by the production’s petty behavior.
In his memoir, he discloses, “The real truth was that they didn’t want to pay me the same amount as everyone else.” The actor further added, “It didn’t help that I was represented by a team of people who made the Teen Wolf production’s life a living hell. So, in order to get back at my team, the production refused to pay me the standard salary.”
Colton Haynes’ revelations in his memoir offer a peek into the challenges faced by actors behind the scenes. It stands as a reminder for fans that the fascinating world of television often conceals the complexity of professional struggles.
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