Marvel Actress Tatiana Maslany Calls for Disney+ Boycott Amid Jimmy Kimmel Controversy
Marvel actress Tatiana Maslany is urging people to cancel their Disney+ subscriptions following Jimmy Kimmel's suspension. Kimmel, the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC, made controversial comments about the suspected gunman in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Maslany, known for her role in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, shared a post encouraging the cancellation of Disney+ subscriptions.
Pedro Pascal, who stars in The Mandalorian and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, expressed support for Kimmel but did not endorse a boycott. Damon Lindelof, the creator of Lost, announced plans to boycott Disney in solidarity with Kimmel. Many other celebrities, including Amy Landecker and Frances Fisher, have also spoken out against Kimmel's suspension.
The backlash against Kimmel's suspension has gained momentum, with celebrities like Ben Stiller, Wanda Sykes, and Kathy Griffin joining the chorus of voices opposing the decision. Jean Smart, fresh off an Emmy win, criticized the cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel Live, emphasizing the importance of free speech.
Kimmel's controversial comments on his show led to his indefinite suspension, with ABC announcing that Jimmy Kimmel Live! would no longer be broadcast. The decision came after Nexstar Media Group, a major television station owner, stated that they would no longer air Kimmel's show. The Federal Communications Commission chair, Brendan Carr, condemned Kimmel's remarks as misleading and suggested that ABC, Disney, and Kimmel could face consequences for the comments.