Susan Sarandon Dropped from Short Film Following Controversial Comments
Actress's remarks about Jewish people lead to professional fallout, including being dropped by her talent agency.
- Susan Sarandon has been dropped from the short film 'Slipping Away' by PTO Films due to her recent controversial comments about Jewish people.
- Sarandon's comments were made at a pro-Palestine rally in New York City, where she said that Jewish people are 'getting a taste of what it is like to be Muslim in this country, so often subjected to violence.'
- Following her remarks, Sarandon was also dropped by her talent agency, United Talent Agency.
- Sarandon has since apologized for her comments, stating that her phrasing was a 'terrible mistake' and that she regrets 'diminishing this reality and hurting people with this comment.'
- It remains unclear if Sarandon's roles in other upcoming projects will be affected by the controversy.