Patton further alleged: “Seeing how I was treated differently than other people. Seeing how I’m not protected by the network and the studio. Those were the things that not necessarily hurt me but frustrated me. … With the companies I was working with like CW and Warner Brothers, that [‘whatever’] was their way of handling it. I think we know better now that it’s not okay to treat your talent that way and to let them go through this abuse and harassment.”
Her character has been a constant presence on the Arrowverse show following its 2014 premiere, where she eventually falls in love with Barry before they welcome daughter Nora (Jessica Parker Kennedy) and son Bart (Jordan Fisher) in flash-forward sequences. The show, which aired its season 8 finale in June, saw Iris notably absent from four consecutive episodes this past season when she suffered from “time sickness,” disappearing into the Still Force.
“My s8 contract was designed by myself & my team in such a way to protect myself in the event that the borders between Canada and the US closed again [due to COVID-19 restrictions],” Patton addressed her absence in a July 1 Instagram Story post, referring to the show’s Canadian filming location. “My team and I made it clear at the time of negotiations/signing & throughout the season that should the coronavirus & border situation around summer/fall of 2021 continue to stay optimistic (and it was clear early on that it would) that I would be happy to be featured in all episodes.”
The Mississippi native added at the time: “That option was ultimately not exercised & we respected that decision! I hope that offers clarity and really hope everyone enjoyed the season overall!”
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