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Sarandon: Politics cost me movie roles
6 Sep
Summary
- Actress states agencies still warn against hiring her.
- New Italian film welcomed her despite industry warnings.
- Sarandon apologized for controversial remarks in 2023.
Susan Sarandon, the Oscar-winning actress, recently shared that her political stances have directly impacted her career, leading to lost movie roles.
Speaking at the Venice Film Festival on Sunday, September 6, the 79-year-old stated that certain agencies continue to discourage her hiring. She noted that while the entertainment industry's narrative has shifted, a power structure remains that influences casting decisions.
Sarandon mentioned that internationally, she feels welcomed, highlighting her new film, "The Echo Chamber," an Italian production. She expressed gratitude to the director for proceeding despite warnings from others in the industry.
The actress acknowledged ongoing strong anti-Israel positions held by Zionists within Hollywood, affecting her professionally. However, she has found solidarity and feels content with her community. In December 2023, Sarandon apologized for comments made in late 2023, which she described as a "terrible mistake" and implied that American Jews were experiencing persecution. This apology followed news that her agency, UTA, had dropped her in late November 2023 due to these remarks.
