Gabriel Basso says actors should ‘shut the fuck up’ and that they have no authority to publicly bestow political viewsThe actor who portrayed JD Vance in the Oscar-nominated film Hillbilly Elegy before the latter man became the vice-president of the US has said his fellow thespians should “shut the fuck up” rather than express their political opinions.Gabriel Basso – now starring in the hit Netflix series The Night Agent – made those comments on a recent episode of the Great Company podcast, cutting a stark contrast with his director on Hillbelly Elegy, Ron Howard, who previously described himself as “surprised and concerned” from the campaign that ultimately left Vance a heartbeat away from the US presidency. Continue reading...
Gabriel Basso, known for playing JD Vance in the film *Hillbilly Elegy*, has criticized actors for expressing political opinions, stating they should "shut the fuck up" and focus on entertaining rather than imposing political views. Basso made these remarks on the *Great Company* podcast, contrasting his stance with director Ron Howard, who had expressed concerns about Vance's political campaign. Basso, currently in the Netflix series *The Night Agent*, acknowledged that his career might remain linked to Vance's legacy. The text also highlights the political endorsements of various actors, both supporting Trump and Biden's running mate, Kamala Harris.