Should Studios Keep Hiring John Leguizamo?
Veteran actor demands ICE supporters not watch his movies anymore
Actor John Leguizamo is well versed in Hollywood virtue signaling.
The actor routinely weighs in on political matters, from large issues to minor ones tied to Identity Politics.
One example?
Leguizamo cried foul over the “Super Mario Bros.” animated smash. He argued the studio “messed up the inclusion” with its casting choices, like hiring a straight white male, Chris Pratt, as the main character.
Original Super Mario Bros. star John Leguizamo reveals why he won’t watch the new animated movie: “They messed up the inclusion. They dis-included. Just cast some Latin folk!”https://t.co/fEjEHW8tQ6 pic.twitter.com/WXtSt57gFP
— CBR (@CBR) April 6, 2023
This … is different.
Leguizamo posted a rant on social media this week demanding that anyone who disagrees with his views on ICE and immigration enforcement should stop watching his films.
All his films.
Ice Age ‘Sid the Sloth’ actor John Leguizamo demands people who support ICE unfollow him and stop watching his movies.
“If you follow ICE, unfollow me. Don’t come to my shows, don’t watch my movies.” pic.twitter.com/UDltAKe2W1
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) January 28, 2026
“If you follow ICE, unfollow me. Don’t come to my shows, don’t watch my movies.”
IMDB.com lists 167 credits for the 65-year-old actor. Impressive, no? His body of work speaks for itself, including work with legendary directors like Spike Lee (“Summer of Sam”) and Brian De Palma (“Carlito’s Way”).
It’s also a long list of projects center-Right audiences should suddenly avoid, by his decree.
That includes “The Odyssey,” director Christopher Nolan’s epic considered by many as the year’s most anticipated release.
A lot is riding on that film. Every Nolan release is an event, and given how well the director’s 2023 film “Oppenheimer” performed, the studio expects “The Odyssey” to make a considerable profit.
What if the actor’s wish is fulfilled? What if a not insignificant number of movie goers comply? More importantly, what about his future projects?
“The Odyssey” has a built-in audience, so it will likely shrug off the actor’s command. He still works in films both large and small, the latter needing all the eyeballs they can gather.
Would an indie studio rush to hire Leguizamo knowing he’s actively telling fans to avoid his films?
Movie studios spend millions to promote new titles. Actors speak to news outlets and podcasts to spread the word about their latest projects. Marketers plot ad campaigns to maximize awareness in an increasingly crowded marketplace.
And Leguizamo is telling select audiences to stay far, far away from his work. How well will that land within the Hollywood ecosystem?
This isn’t relegated to Leguizamo. Artist after artist is pulling back their work to protest President Donald Trump’s overhaul of the Trump Kennedy Center.
In reacting against the president he withholds his art from the public. Lame.
Composer Philip Glass pulls Lincoln-inspired symphony premiere from Kennedy Center, says Trump is in ‘direct conflict’ with show’s message https://t.co/j7ZIG2WTRF
— Libby Emmons (@libbyemmons) January 27, 2026
Artists are increasingly at war with consumers, either lecturing them to vote like they do or pulling their work from right-leaning platforms and venues.
Few have been as bold about it as Leguizamo.
Does John Leguizamo not understand, that people, are going to take his advice, and not show up to his movies and shows? I really believe Studios should avoid John Leguizamo at all cost.