Danny Trejo's son says his 82-year-old father had never heard of Ben Shapiro and was unaware of the political nature of the film 'Pawn Shop' until two weeks into production, but is contractually unable to withdraw.
01Summary
- 01Gilbert Trejo claimed on Instagram that Danny Trejo was booked for a film described by his agent as 'a complicated story' and only learned of Ben Shapiro's involvement two weeks into shooting.
- 02Trejo's son said his father cannot 'bad mouth' Shapiro, the film, or walk away without being sued for breach of contract.
- 03Danny Trejo released a statement saying he is 'not pro-ICE' and that his job as an actor is 'to tell a story'.
- 04The film 'Pawn Shop' is a Daily Wire and Bonfire Legend production that has been described as pro-ICE and dramatises the fatal shooting of Renée Good by ICE in Minnesota in January.
- 05Production was temporarily suspended earlier this month and resumed with a revised permit that includes conditions to protect local food pantry access and shield the public from violent scenes.
02Why it matters
This matters because it highlights how actors can become entangled in politically charged projects without full knowledge, and the contractual obligations that can prevent them from speaking out, affecting their reputations and community trust.
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