Exclusive – When “Goonies” actor Robert Davie was asked about a sequel to a cult classic from the 1980s, he shared some concerns about whether he would be called to revive the character Jake Fratelli.
The 1985 adventure comedy is loved today, following a group of children discovering maps of hidden treasures. Davi's Fratelli is Mama Fratelli's criminal son and brother Francis and sloth. He has some memorable scenes in the film. For example, include when he tries to sing an Italian opera. Fans of the original were excited this week when it seemed like a new report would confirm that the sequel was now straight ahead.
But Davi's politics could complicate things, he suggested in a recent interview with Fox News Digital. He has been one of Hollywood's outspoken conservatives in recent years, and is just as candid as Davi tells him he could potentially sacrifice the “Goonies 2” cast spot.
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“Goony” actor Robert Davie worries that his conservative views and support for Donald Trump may prevent him from appearing in the sequels of his beloved '80s movie. I said that. ((Photo: Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images))
“I see,” he told Fox Digital. “We'll see if they'll bring back Jake Fratelli or if they'll somehow bring back the Fratelli brothers. I'd like to be part of it.'I think it's beyond cult status. ”
Fans of the film are still approaching him today, he said he was worried about how his conservatism could work against him in the future of the franchise.
“And the funny part about that is, director Dick Donner said when we did the film, he told me, 'This is going to be like the Wizard of Oz.' Davi added. “And it's coming up to a lot of people and I'm telling you how much they love 'goonies' and how much they love Jake Fratelli because they have songs there. It will do it. I hope I'm part of it.
Davi explained that not receiving a call is a concern because it happened before.
“I'm worried about that, yes,” he said. “It's because it happened in other issues, other projects. And that's exactly what I believe in freedom of speech and isn't always politically correct.”
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Robert Davy posed for a portrait at home in Los Angeles, California in June 1993. ((Photo by Bill Nation/Sygma via Getty Images))
Fox News Digital reached out to Warner Bros. and Amblin Entertainment for comment.
Davi told Fox Digital that he was President Donald Trump proudly since the current president began his political career.
“I've been a pro-trump since 2015, and since the day he announced it,” he said.
Davi continues to support the president today, celebrating Trump's selection of Hollywood ambassador.
“It's my honor to announce John Voight, Mel Gibson and Sylvester Stallone to be a special ambassador to a great but very troublesome place in Hollywood, California,” Trump said. Written in January on his Truth Social Platform.
“They will serve as special envoys to me with the aim of bringing Hollywood, which has lost so many business abroad in the past four years.
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Cast of the 1985 film “The Goonies” (Photo: Warner Brothers/Getty Images)
Dhabi, who said he was friendly with all three actors, welcomed the committee.
“And I think it's great to have a committee,” he said. “Of course I was frustrated for my own selfish reasons, because of course I wanted something like that. And I would have had a committee in Hollywood, and I would have to have that administration and campaign. We also mentioned that to some of them. We're losing so much business in Hollywood, so it's about bringing back business. That's true.”
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Dhabi said the political issues that drive most of his passion today support Israel, bring awareness to the war in Ukraine, and above all, seek transparency and cut down government waste. Trump, particularly the last item, recently announced at the helm of the government's Department of Efficiency (DOGE), he said.
“Trump has been talking about getting under the hood for decades in terms of waste that's happening in our government and around the world,” Davi said. “And now there's someone who's saying, wait a minute, how good would the American people be if we can cut all of this out?”
Warner Bros. reportedly hired Pot Ponshiroli, a film director known for the film “Old Henry,” to write the screenplay for the sequel to “Goony.” Spielberg, Christie Macosco Krieger and Holly Barrio will produce with Chris Columbus for Amblyn Entertainment, while Lauren Schler Donner will be executive produced According to variety. The film is still waiting for the director.
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Alba Cuebas-Fantauzzi from Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
