In a recent promotional interview for the newly released film Fantastic Four: The First Step, stars Pedro Pascal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach appeared to joke about the idea of sending President Donald Trump into space.
During a video clip, Moss-Bachrach, who plays a character with superpowers, playfully suggested tossing him into space, and Pascal, who portrays Mr. Fantastic, joined in the banter. “There are a few fascists that I just throw into space,” Moss-Bachrach said with enthusiasm while exchanging high fives with Pascal.
This moment reflects a broader trend where some commentators on the left label Trump, Republicans, and their supporters as “fascists.”
It seems both actors thought joking about harming those with political disagreements was amusing.
Pascal’s comments have stirred backlash among many Americans, particularly due to his criticism aimed at Trump supporters and his vocal support for radical themes, such as transgender rights and LGBTQ+ pride. For instance, in 2020, Pascal controversially compared MAGA supporters to slave owners during the Civil War.
More recently, Pascal has defended his position regarding trans issues, mocking fans who criticized him and labeling those opponents as “creepy, small, and pathetic.”
He’s also been quite vocal against J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, over her stance on transgender issues. In April, he referred to her as a “sincere loser” and expressed disgust at what he termed bullying against trans people.
Even while promoting Fantastic Four, Pascal continued discussing trans rights, insisting on the need to protect trans individuals in a world that “never asked them to come.”
That statement seems a bit puzzling, though. When it comes to being trans, individuals actively choose to transition, so there’s a significant difference in the notion of being “asked” to be born.
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