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Danny Trejo is ‘handcuffed’ to ‘stupid’ Ben Shapiro, pro-ICE movie, son says

Headline from KXAN Austin, on the newest of 2 developments

Danny Treojo's son said his dad “jumped at the idea of playing a good guy” and legally can't speak poorly of Shapiro or the movie.

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  1. Danny Trejo says he's 'not pro-ICE' amid backlash over Daily Wire 'Pawn Shop' movie

    Headline from The Hill ·

  2. Newest

    Danny Trejo is ‘handcuffed’ to ‘stupid’ Ben Shapiro, pro-ICE movie, son says

    Headline from KXAN Austin ·

Reports & sources

15 articles, oldest first.

  1. The M

    Ben Shapiro and Danny Trejo Are Making a Pro-ICE Film. Crew Members Quit When They Found Out Its Politics (opens The M)

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    The M's feed description

    Several crew members attached to the production of Ben Shapiro’s pro-ICE film Pawn Shop , which is currently in production in Livingston, Montana, left the film early after originally being told they were going to work on a “fun action movie,” and were allegedly kept in the dark about the film’s con…

  2. Variety

    Danny Trejo Speaks Out About His Role in Daily Wire ‘Pawn Shop’ Movie: ‘I Am Not Pro-ICE. I Am Pro-Immigrant.’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Danny Trejo has issued his first statement since facing backlash for starring in the pro-ICE Daily Wire movie “Pawn Shop” from Ben Shapiro’s production company. “I am a proud Mexican who has always been and will always be a supporter of my community. I am also obviously pro-immigrant.

  3. Deadline

    Danny Trejo Insists He’s “Pro-Immigrant” & “A Proud Mexican” Amid Backlash To Role In Daily Wire’s ICE Film: “Make No Mistake” (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Danny Trejo has broken his silence amid backlash around his role in Daily Wire’s latest controversial production, Pawn Shop. On Friday, the Mexican-American veteran actor insisted he’s “pro-immigrant,” despite his casting in the pro-ICE film from Ben Shapiro’s production company and Dallas Sonnier’s…

  4. The Hill

    Danny Trejo says he's 'not pro-ICE' amid backlash over Daily Wire 'Pawn Shop' movie (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Actor and Los Angeles businessperson Danny Trejo said he does not back Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as he faces backlash for signing on to perform in the film "Pawn Shop," which is produced by conservative commentator Ben Shapiro's Daily Wire. Production resumed in Livingston, Mont.

  5. Deadline

    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” (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    As Danny Trejo is met with backlash over his involvement in Daily Wire’s latest project, his son is coming to the actor’s defense. This weekend, Gilbert Trejo claimed that his father had “never heard of Ben Shapiro” or “what kind of guy he is” until two weeks into production own Daily Wire and Bonfi…

  6. Variety

    Danny 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’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Danny Trejo, who sparked backlash after it was revealed he’d be starring in the pro-ICE movie “Pawn Shop” from Ben Shapiro’s production company, Daily Wire, had “never heard” of the conservative political commentator and is contractually unable to say anything negative about Shapiro — or the project…

  7. Latin Times

    Danny Trejo's Son Says Actor Was 'Handcuffed' by Contract After Learning Ben Shapiro Was Behind ICE Film (opens Latin Times)

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    Gilbert Trejo says his father learned about Shapiro's involvement two weeks into filming and is contractually restricted from criticizing the project. Danny Trejo has said he is "pro-immigrant" and "not pro-ICE."

  8. KXAN Austin

    Danny Trejo is ‘handcuffed’ to ‘stupid’ Ben Shapiro, pro-ICE movie, son says (opens KXAN Austin)

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    KXAN Austin's feed description

    Danny Treojo's son said his dad “jumped at the idea of playing a good guy” and legally can't speak poorly of Shapiro or the movie.

  9. NBC News

    Danny Trejo says he is ‘not pro-ICE’ after being cast in movie from Ben Shapiro’s company (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    For decades, Hollywood actor Danny Trejo’s bread and butter was playing gangsters, prison inmates and other assorted criminals.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.