Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s Playful Political Commentary

During a recent press event, actor Ebon Moss-Bachrach indulged fan questions in a rather candid manner.

The cast of the new film directed by “The Fantastic Four” participated in a lighthearted interview with IMDb.

Fans might already be acquainted with the progressive viewpoints expressed by Pedro Pascal, who takes on the role of Mr. Fantastic. However, Moss-Bachrach managed to catch some off-guard with his response to a particular question.

“There are a few fascists that I just throw into space.”

The question posed was, “If you could borrow the strength of a character for a day, what would you do first?”

Pascal answered first, mentioning he’d love to swim with the help of the Invisible Woman to avoid any shark attacks. Joseph Quinn, cast as the Human Torch, said he would take a relaxed holiday, cooking barbecue meals with his co-stars “on my own fire.”

When it was Moss-Bachrach’s turn, he didn’t miss a beat with a political remark.

“I’ll do that—there are some fascists that I just throw into space. That’s my plan,” he shared.

Pascal chuckled and gave Moss-Bachrach a high five in response.

“F**king A,” Pascal exclaimed, clearly amused.

Before taking on “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” Moss-Bachrach was also recognized for his role in the right-leaning series alongside Jon Bernthal in “Punisher.” His political statements may come as a surprise, as he seldom shares his views publicly. Yet, he has been vocal about calling for a ceasefire regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Conversely, Pascal is known for openly discussing political matters. He has voiced criticisms of various cultural issues, including President Donald Trump’s immigration policies at Cannes in May and has expressed his disapproval of author J.K. Rowling’s comments regarding women’s definitions, labeling her statements as “awful, nasty s**t.”

Pascal’s political engagement likely stems from his family background; he grew up in a family with strong leftist ties that had to flee Chile in the 1970s due to political persecution. His real name is Jose Pedro Balmaceda Pascal, and his family has historical connections to Chilean politics, including a former president, José Manuel Balmaceda.