Oscar Isaac, who starred in Disney's "Star Wars" sequel trilogy, said on Sunday that he would consider working with the entertainment giant again if it refuses to kowtow to "fascism."
GQ magazinepublished the interviewMonday, where he was asked by GQ senior culture editor Alex Pappademas about possibly reprising his role as Poe Dameron in "Star Wars."
"I'd be open to it, although right now I'm not so open to working with Disney. But if they can kinda figure it out and, you know, not succumb to fascism, that would be great," said Isaac, who was one of many public figurescriticizing or distancing themselvesfrom the entertainment company at the time.
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"That would be great," Pappademas replied.
"But if that happens, then yeah, I'd be open to having a conversationabout a galaxy far away— or any number of other things," Isaac added.
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Isaac's attitude toward "Star Wars" appears to have softened. In June 2020, he said he would only be interested in reprising his role if he needed "another house or something."
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In an editorial note, Pappademas told readers that the interview was conducted two days after ABC and Disneysuspended production of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Kimmel's show was pulled off the air after remarks about the alleged assassin of TPUSA co-founder Charlie Kirk sparked outrage, a warning from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and two major ABC affiliate owners yanking his program across the country. Kimmel had falsely suggested the alleged killer was a MAGA supporter, although he's reportedly claimed he wastaken out of context.
The brief suspension sparked immediate outrage fromKimmel's fellow late-night hostsand many prominent liberals in the entertainment industry. Kimmel's show was restored after only a few days.
Disney didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
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