Danny Trejo’s Son Says Actor Unaware of Ben Shapiro, Barred from Criticizing ‘Pawn Shop’ Film

The Cut • 14 oct. 16h44

Actor Danny Trejo is appearing in the Daily Wire's film "Pawn Shop," which portrays an ICE officer, while his son says Trejo was unaware of Ben Shapiro's involvement and is contractually barred from criticizing the project.

Variety • 13 oct. 03h37

Danny Trejo's son said the actor had never heard of Ben Shapiro before filming the Daily Wire movie "Pawn Shop" and is bound by contract not to speak negatively about the project.

Deadline • 13 oct. 02h54

Gilbert Trejo told reporters that his father did not know who Ben Shapiro was until two weeks into shooting the Daily Wire project, which has drawn criticism for its portrayal of immigration enforcement.

Deadline • 10 oct. 01h02

Danny Trejo posted a statement asserting his support for immigrants after criticism of his role in the Daily Wire's pro-ICE movie "Pawn Shop," which faced protests in Livingston, Montana.

Variety • 10 oct. 00h36

Actor Danny Trejo said he supports immigrant communities and is not aligned with ICE, after backlash against the Daily Wire’s movie “Pawn Shop” and a temporary production shutdown in Montana.

Them • 09 oct. 15h13

Several crewpeople left the production of Ben Shapiro's film "Pawn Shop" in Livingston, Montana, after discovering the project’s pro-ICE storyline, prompting a brief halt to filming.

IndieWire • 08 oct. 14h30

An anonymous crew member says they were not informed about the political content of the Daily Wire-backed film 'Pawn Shop' before joining the shoot in Livingston, Montana, prompting several workers to leave and raising questions about disclosure practices in the industry.

Variety • 06 oct. 20h16

The Livingston City Commission lifted its suspension of the permit for the Daily Wire's film "Pawn Shop," allowing filming to continue after a brief shutdown that the project's backer called a First Amendment violation.

thebulwark.com • 05 oct. 23h25

Town officials in Livingston, Montana voted to temporarily halt the Daily Wire's filming of the movie "Pawn Shop" after concerns over permitting practices and community disruption.

Variety • 04 oct. 16h58

The Livingston, Montana City Commission voted to pause the permit for the Daily Wire's film "Pawn Shop" after local residents raised concerns about safety, impact on the community food center and lack of notification.

Deadline • 04 oct. 15h55

The Livingston, Montana city commission voted unanimously to suspend the permit for the Daily Wire's film 'Pawn Shop' after residents complained about disruptions and safety issues.