Star Wars actor Oscar Isaac warns Disney against kowtowing to ‘fascism’
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Oscar Isaac, who starred in Disney’s “Star Wars” sequel trilogy, said on Sunday that he would consider working with the entertainment giant again if it refuses to kowtow to “fascism.”
GQ magazine published the interview Monday, where he was asked by GQ senior culture editor Alex Pappademas about possibly reprising his role as Poe Dameron in “Star Wars.”
“I’d be open to it, although right now I’m not so open to working with Disney. But if they can kinda figure it out and, you know, not succumb to fascism, that would be great,” Isaac said, who was one of many public figures criticizing or distancing themselves from the entertainment company at the time.
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LONDON, ENGLAND – (L to R) John Boyega, Daisy Ridley and Oscar Isaac attend the European Premiere of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” at Cineworld Leicester Square on Dec. 18, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/WireImage)
“That would be great,” Pappademas replied.
“But if that happens, then yeah, I’d be open to having a conversation about a galaxy far away—or any number of other things,” Isaac added.
Isaac’s attitude toward “Star Wars” appears to have softened. In June 2020, he said he would only be interested in reprising his role if he needed “another house or something.”
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Actor Oscar Isaac spoke to GQ about whether he would consider returning to the Star Wars franchise.
In an editorial note, Pappademas told readers that the interview was conducted two days after ABC and Disney suspended production of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Kimmel’s show was pulled off the air after remarks about the alleged assassin of TPUSA co-founder Charlie Kirk sparked outrage, a warning from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and two major ABC affiliate owners yanking his program across the country. Kimmel had falsely suggested the alleged killer was a MAGA supporter, although he’s reportedly claimed he was taken out of context.
The brief suspension sparked immediate outrage from Kimmel’s fellow late-night hosts and many prominent liberals in the entertainment industry. Kimmel’s show was restored after only a few days.
Disney didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show was briefly pulled off the air after the host’s remarks about the alleged assassin of Charlie Kirk sparked outrage. (David Russell/Disney via Getty Images; AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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