Overview
- Variety says the studio keeps an internal list of talent it will not work with, labeling some as "overly antisemitic," "xenophobic" or "homophobic."
- Paramount declined to comment to outlets covering the story, and there is no public confirmation of who, if anyone, is barred.
- Other publications have circulated names of artists who supported Palestine or boycott calls, but no on-the-record exclusions have been verified.
- The report follows Paramount’s September statement condemning an open letter urging a boycott of Israeli film institutions.
- New CEO David Ellison has signaled a depoliticized, broadly appealing slate with increased theatrical output and franchise projects such as Top Gun and Star Trek.