Actor Ron Perlman has joined a list of entertainers who say they plan to boycott Georgia after Republican Brian Kemp won the state’s gubernatorial race, even though Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams called for them not to do so.

“I appreciate the calls to action, but I ask all of our entertainment industry friends to support #FairFightGA — but please do not #boycottgeorgia,” Abrams said on Twitter Friday. “The hard-working Georgians who serve on crews & make a living here are not to blame. I promise: We will fight — and we will win.”

I appreciate the calls to action, but I ask all of our entertainment industry friends to support #FairFightGA - but please do not #boycottgeorgia. The hard-working Georgians who serve on crews & make a living here are not to blame. I promise: We will fight - and we will win. — Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) November 18, 2018

“With all due respect, you DID fight! And you DID win. Your great and inspiring run was snuffed out by cheating, and suppression, both things that run counter to the American way,” Perlman said in response. “I cannot see myself working in a state that tolerates that.”

With all due respect, you DID fight! And you DID win. Your great and inspiring run was snuffed out by cheating, and suppression, both things that run counter to the American way. I cannot see myself working in a state that tolerates that. https://t.co/pnSlShcvYE — Ron Perlman (@perlmutations) November 18, 2018

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“There are countless States in this great country that offer incentives to boost employment for their workers,” he added. “And there are countless States that play by the rules and honor the sanctity of one man/one vote, regardless of skin color. I’ll invest my time in those!!!!!”

There are countless States in this great country that offer incentives to boost employment for their workers. And there are countless States that play by the rules and honor the sanctity of one man/one vote, regardless of skin color. I’ll invest my time in those!!!!! — Ron Perlman (@perlmutations) November 18, 2018

Perlman joins a number of celebrities — including Alyssa Milano, “West Wing” actor Bradley Whitford and Steve Pasquale — who have announced plans to boycott film and television productions in the state, where a large number of projects are filmed.

There are over 20 productions shooting in Georgia.



Is the entertainment industry willing to support the economy of a totally corrupt state that suppresses democracy; where the winner isn’t the best choice for the people but the best schemer or crook? — Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) November 17, 2018

Brian Kemp is a corrupt, homophobic, unapologetic disenfranchiser of African American voters. If he seizes power, Hollywood needs to use it’s leverage and pull out of Georgia. Studios need to put their money where their mouth is and stand up to hate. #boycottgeorgia — Bradley Whitford (@WhitfordBradley) November 8, 2018

Thank you @staceyabrams for inspiring me and countless other Americans. I’m all for #FairFightGA. The entertainment industry must now focus on using its considerable economic leverage any way it can to push back against the suppression of voting rights in Georgia. https://t.co/oxuBZmeUz0 — Frank Rich (@frankrichny) November 18, 2018

Hundred percent agreed.



Billions of Hollywood dollars spent and created in GA. We can do something about this.#boycottgeorgia https://t.co/S4AIxboFR4 — steven pasquale (@StevePasquale) November 8, 2018

The acting secretary of state in Georgia announced Saturday that the results of the Nov. 6 general election had been certified, confirming Kemp’s victory in the hotly contested governor’s race, which was dogged by accusations of voter suppression from Abrams and her Democratic allies.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Kemp led Abrams by 54,723 votes in the race, giving him a margin of victory of 1.4 percentage points.