Pedro Pascal Urges Artists to Resist Trump Attacks at Cannes

At the Cannes Film Festival, Chilean-American actor Pedro Pascal strongly urged Hollywood and artists to resist political pressure and censorship, particularly in response to former President Donald Trump's policies and rhetoric. Pascal, an immigrant whose family fled dictatorship in Chile, emphasized the importance of standing by protections for migrants and encouraged creatives to continue telling stories and expressing themselves despite fears of backlash. Pascal's comments were made while promoting the film "Eddington," directed by Ari Aster, which explores themes of America's toxic politics, post-truthism, and hyper-individualism during the COVID pandemic. He delivered a defiant message, telling artists to "fuck the people that try to make you scared" and to "fight back," echoing sentiments shared by other Hollywood figures like Robert De Niro. The film reflects growing concerns about the weaponization of political messages and censorship in the U.S., with Pascal highlighting the need for courage in an era marked by division and fear. "Eddington" is scheduled for release in theaters on July 18, 2025.