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Economic Times
08-07-2025
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- Economic Times
Superman cast backs James Gunn after 'kindness' comment sparks right-wing backlash
James Gunn's viral comment Political reactions Live Events Right-wing criticism Important background on superman James Gunn's response to the hate What the Superman cast said FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A new Superman movie is coming to theaters in the U.S. this weekend. It's written and directed by James Gunn. The main cast includes David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex an interview with The Times U.K., Gunn said Superman is 'the story of America'. He said it's about an immigrant who came from another place, just like how America was built, as per the added, 'It's a story that says basic human kindness is a value and it's something we've lost.'When asked if red states and blue states would react differently to the movie, Gunn replied, 'Yes, it plays differently.' He said some people might take it offensively just because it's about kindness. He added, 'But screw them', according to the report in The Times right-wing voices online criticized Gunn's comments. Fox News called the film 'Superwoke'. Kellyanne Conway, a Fox anchor, said, 'We don't go to the movie theater to be lectured.' She claimed Gunn was pushing his ideology through the film, according to the the backlash, Superman has always been seen as an immigrant story since the 1930s. But the fact is Superman was created in 1938 by two Jewish idea of Superman being a symbol of immigrants and hope is not new, as per the report by Coming said, "He doesn't have 'anything to say to anybody' spreading negativity. 'I'm not here to judge people,' he said. He wants the movie to be about kindness that everyone can relate to, according to the report by Fillion who played Guy Gardner jokes, 'Aw, somebody needs a hug. Just a movie, guys.' Sean Gunn, who is James Gunn's brother, plays Maxwell Lord in DCU and said, 'We support our people. We love our immigrants.' 'Yes, Superman is an immigrant. If you're against immigrants, you're not American,' as per the report by conservatives, like Fox News, criticized James Gunn's comments about kindness and immigration in Superman, calling it 'Superwoke'.The cast supported James Gunn, saying Superman has always been an immigrant story and that kindness is the film's main message.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
John Lithgow Says J.K. Rowling's Anti-Trans Rhetoric Didn't Dissuade Him From Taking On ‘Harry Potter' Series Role: 'Why Is This A Factor At All?'
Despite the ire toward and denouncement of J.K. Rowling from such colleagues like Nicola Coughlan, Pedro Pascal and David Tennant, and amid the rise of anti-trans rhetoric from the presidential administration, John Lithgow is befuddled at how the author's sentiments factor into his decision to step into the role of Albus Dumbledore in HBO's forthcoming Harry Potter serialized adaptation. Speaking to The Times U.K., the Conclave actor said he didn't expect the backlash at his involvement and that the censure by audiences didn't put him off from continuing with the project. More from Deadline 'The Sopranos' Creator Worried James Gandolfini Wasn't "Threatening Enough" "The Hitler Thing": Bill Maher Lashes Out At Larry David's Mocking Of 'Real Time' Host's Trump Dinner Pedro Pascal Calls Out J.K. Rowling For "Heinous Loser Behavior" For Anti-Trans Views 'I thought, why is this a factor at all? I wonder how J.K. Rowling has absorbed it. I suppose at a certain point I'll meet her and I'm curious to talk to her,' he said. When asked if the criticism dissuaded him, he responded, 'Oh, heavens no.' The veteran actor also said he wasn't put off when a 'very good friend,' who is a mother to a trans child, sent him the link to an article titled 'An Open Letter to John Lithgow: Please Walk Away from Harry Potter.' He admitted that the exchange was 'the canary in the coal mine' regarding the ensuing backlash. When asked if he expected such condemnation, Lithgow said, 'No, absolutely not. Of course, it was a big decision because it's probably the last major role I'll play. It's an eight-year commitment so I was just thinking about mortality and that this is a very good winding-down role.' The Tony, Golden Globe and recently minted Olivier Award winner, who is currently reprising his role as Roald Dahl in Giant at London's Harold Pinter Theatre, added that he was also confused that his decision to portray the well-known antisemitic author was not critiqued. 'No one complained when I agreed to play Dahl, but I've received so many messages about J.K. Rowling. Isn't that odd?' he stated. Previously, Lithgow spoke out to assuage concern from fans of the Harry Potter franchise about his capability at portraying the beloved professor/mentor character in the wizarding world. He reiterated to The Times U.K. his initial hedging about whether an American actor would be accepted in the canonically British role. 'I will be following the great Michael Gambon. I'm not an Englishman, although I've played one on TV,' he told BBC's The One Show earlier this month. 'I remind everyone that I did play Winston Churchill on The Crown and did just fine.' As reported by Deadline previously, HBO chairman Casey Bloys has indicated Rowling's close involvement with the series as executive producer. The CEO has also deflected questions about Rowling's heavily criticized stance, saying, 'That's a very online conversation, very nuanced and complicated and not something we're going to get into. Our priority is what's on the screen. Obviously, the Harry Potter story is incredibly affirmative and positive and about love and self-acceptance. That's our priority — what's on screen.' Best of Deadline Francis Ford Coppola's Career In Photos, From 'Apocalypse Now' To 'The Godfather' Everything We Know About The 'Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping' Movie So Far Everything We Know About Netflix's 'The Thursday Murder Club' So Far
