Danny Trejo is ‘handcuffed’ to ‘stupid’ Ben Shapiro, pro-ICE movie, son says
Actor Danny Trejo signed on to star in a movie called "Pawn Shop" produced by Daily Wire, a company run by conservative commentator Ben Shapiro. The movie was characterized as pro-ICE, which prompted backlash against Trejo's involvement. Trejo said he was unfamiliar with Shapiro before taking the role and is contractually restricted from speaking negatively about either Shapiro or the project.
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3 sourcesDanny Trejo says he is ‘not pro-ICE’ after being cast in movie from Ben Shapiro’s company
Danny Trejo's Son Says Actor Was 'Handcuffed' by Contract After Learning Ben Shapiro Was Behind ICE Film
Ben Shapiro and Danny Trejo Are Making a Pro-ICE Film. Crew Members Quit When They Found Out Its Politics
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7 sourcesDanny Trejo says he's 'not pro-ICE' amid backlash over Daily Wire 'Pawn Shop' movie
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4 articlesDanny Trejo Had ‘Never Heard’ of Ben Shapiro Before Signing On for Daily Wire’s ‘Pawn Shop,’ Says His Son: ‘It’s F—d Up. He’s Handcuffed to This Stupid Project’
Danny Trejo’s Son Claims Actor “Never Heard” Of Ben Shapiro Until 2 Weeks Into ICE Film Production: “He’s Handcuffed To This Stupid Project”
Danny Trejo Insists He’s “Pro-Immigrant” & “A Proud Mexican” Amid Backlash To Role In Daily Wire’s ICE Film: “Make No Mistake”
Danny Trejo Speaks Out About His Role in Daily Wire ‘Pawn Shop’ Movie: ‘I Am Not Pro-ICE. I Am Pro-Immigrant.’
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The story so far
2 developments- Oct 9Danny Trejo Speaks Out About His Role in Daily Wire ‘Pawn Shop’ Movie: ‘I Am Not Pro-ICE. I Am Pro-Immigrant.’
- Oct 13Danny Trejo's Son Says Actor Was 'Handcuffed' by Contract After Learning Ben Shapiro Was Behind ICE Film
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Quiet for 6 daysLast development · Oct 13 — Danny Trejo's Son Says Actor Was 'Handcuffed' by Contract After Learning Ben Shapiro Was Behind ICE Film