Ayo Edebiri Criticizes Elon Musk After Receiving Death Threats Over Fake Casting Rumor

The actress revealed that Musk's post about a false Pirates of the Caribbean reboot led to an onslaught of threats and racial slurs directed at her.

Ayo Edebiri shared that she faced severe online harassment, including death threats and racial slurs, after Elon Musk reposted a fake report about her replacing Johnny Depp in a Pirates of the Caribbean reboot.
Musk's February 2024 post on X, where he commented 'Disney sucks,' amplified the false rumor to millions of his followers despite no credible sources supporting the claim.
Edebiri called Musk an 'idiot' and criticized his controversial public behavior, including gestures some have interpreted as Nazi salutes during public appearances.
Comedian Bill Burr also criticized Musk during a recent NPR interview, calling him 'evidently a Nazi' and mocking his influence and public persona.
The Pirates franchise producer Jerry Bruckheimer has confirmed a reboot is in development but has not provided updates on Johnny Depp's involvement or addressed the false casting rumors.