Actor John Leguizamo is properly versed in Hollywood advantage signaling.
The actor routinely weighs in on political issues, from massive points to minor ones tied to Id Politics.
One instance?
Leguizamo cried foul over the “Tremendous Mario Bros.” animated smash. He argued the studio “tousled the inclusion” with its casting decisions, like hiring a straight white male, Chris Pratt, as the principle character.
Unique Tremendous Mario Bros. star John Leguizamo reveals why he received’t watch the brand new animated film: “They tousled the inclusion. They dis-included. Simply forged some Latin folks!”https://t.co/fEjEHW8tQ6 pic.twitter.com/WXtSt57gFP
— CBR (@CBR) April 6, 2023
This … is totally different.
Leguizamo posted a rant on social media this week demanding that anybody who disagrees along with his views on ICE and immigration enforcement ought to cease watching his movies.
All his movies.
Ice Age ‘Sid the Sloth’ actor John Leguizamo calls for individuals who help ICE unfollow him and cease watching his motion pictures.
“When you comply with ICE, unfollow me. Don’t come to my reveals, don’t watch my motion pictures.” pic.twitter.com/UDltAKe2W1
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) January 28, 2026
“When you comply with ICE, unfollow me. Don’t come to my reveals, don’t watch my motion pictures.”
IMDB.com lists 167 credit for the 65-year-old actor. Spectacular, no? His physique of labor speaks for itself, together with work with legendary administrators like Spike Lee (“Summer season of Sam”) and Brian De Palma (“Carlito’s Approach”).
It’s additionally a protracted listing of initiatives center-Proper audiences ought to immediately keep away from, by his decree.
That features “The Odyssey,” director Christopher Nolan’s epic thought-about by many because the yr’s most anticipated launch.
Rather a lot is using on that movie. Each Nolan launch is an occasion, and given how properly the director’s 2023 movie “Oppenheimer” carried out, the studio expects “The Odyssey” to make a substantial revenue.
What if the actor’s want is fulfilled? What if a not insignificant variety of film goers comply? Extra importantly, what about his future initiatives?
“The Odyssey” has a built-in viewers, so it’s going to possible shrug off the actor’s command. He nonetheless works in movies each massive and small, the latter needing all of the eyeballs they will collect.
Would an indie studio rush to rent Leguizamo figuring out he’s actively telling followers to keep away from his movies?
Film studios spend tens of millions to advertise new titles. Actors converse to information retailers and podcasts to unfold the phrase about their newest initiatives. Entrepreneurs plot advert campaigns to maximise consciousness in an more and more crowded market.
And Leguizamo is telling choose audiences to remain far, distant from his work. How properly will that land inside the Hollywood ecosystem?
This isn’t relegated to Leguizamo. Artist after artist is pulling again their work to protest President Donald Trump’s overhaul of the Trump Kennedy Heart.
In reacting in opposition to the president he withholds his artwork from the general public. Lame.
Composer Philip Glass pulls Lincoln-inspired symphony premiere from Kennedy Heart, says Trump is in ‘direct battle’ with present’s message https://t.co/j7ZIG2WTRF
— Libby Emmons (@libbyemmons) January 27, 2026
Artists are more and more at struggle with shoppers, both lecturing them to vote like they do or pulling their work from right-leaning platforms and venues.
Few have been as daring about it as Leguizamo.