Cast Members Respond to Adam Brody's Gaza Remarks
Actors and creators from the Netflix series "Nobody Wants This" criticized Adam Brody's comments describing the Gaza conflict as genocide, emphasizing the impact on the Jewish community.
Actor Adam Brody sparked controversy after telling GQ that he views the war in Gaza as a genocide and supports a free Palestine. The remarks came as the third season of the Netflix romantic comedy "Nobody Wants This" was released.
Broadway veteran Tovak Feldshuh, who plays the mother of Brody's character, said the accusation that the Jewish people are committing genocide is "wild" and likened it to "Hitler’s playbook," adding that such statements from public figures affect the Jewish community. Feldshuh expressed support for Israel, noting its importance to the democratic world and the United States.
Series creator Erin Foster acknowledged the complexity of the issue, describing the set as a place where debate occurs. She said she respects Brody’s right to his opinion but emphasized that the show is intended as a "love letter to Judaism" and aims to provide positive representation of Jewish people.
Former senior rabbi Steve Leder, who served as a technical adviser on the series, rebuked Brody’s comments, suggesting that a lack of knowledge should lead to silence on the subject.
All parties indicated that, despite differing views, they continue to work together professionally on the series.