Zachary Levi Faces Backlash and Career Setbacks After Publicly Endorsing Donald Trump

Actor Zachary Levi, known for his roles in “Shazam” and “Tangled,” has been at the center of controversy following his public endorsement of former President Donald Trump. In an Instagram Live video, Levi encouraged “closeted conservatives” in Hollywood to speak out, despite the potential backlash from the industry.

Levi’s support for Trump was made clear during an event for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard in September, where he eventually switched his support to Trump after RFK Jr. suspended his campaign. This move has sparked significant criticism and discussion within the entertainment community.

In addition to the backlash from his political stance, Levi is also facing career setbacks. Recently, it was revealed that Sony had attempted to sell a movie project starring Levi, titled “Harold and the Purple Crayon,” to Netflix, but the streaming giant declined the offer. The film, which features Levi in a live-action adaptation of the classic children’s story, has been met with negative feedback from various sources, with many questioning the decision to cast an adult in a role traditionally associated with a child.

The rejection by Netflix and the negative reception of the film have highlighted the challenges Levi may face in his career due to both his professional choices and his public political views. Several comments on social media platforms have suggested that Levi’s endorsement of Trump may have influenced Netflix’s decision to pass on the film.

Levi has also criticized the film industry, stating that it produces “garbage” movies and that the industry’s backlash fears have been “eroded” post-pandemic and after recent writers and actors’ strikes. He believes the industry will soon undergo significant changes.