Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Susan Sarandon Says Palestine Support Still Costs Hollywood Roles
Susan Sarandon says she is still losing movie jobs because she supports Palestinians publicly.
She discussed this at the Venice Film Festival.
Sarandon said people now know more about Palestine and the relationship between the United States and Israel.
However, she said some agencies still tell filmmakers not to hire her.
Her agency, the United Talent Agency, stopped representing her in 2023 after comments she made at pro-Palestinian rallies.
She said major studios may also avoid actors who criticize Israel.
Director Andrea Pallaoro cast her in The Echo Chamber despite the reported warnings.
The articles describe different details about Sarandon’s role and the film’s story.
Susan Sarandon says she is still losing film roles because of her public support for Palestine.
She said agencies continue telling people not to hire her, especially for major studio films.
Sarandon’s United Talent Agency representation ended in November 2023 after remarks at pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
She believes public understanding of Palestine and United States-Israel ties has changed since 2023.
She thanked The Echo Chamber director Andrea Pallaoro for casting her despite reported warnings.
- Who
- Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon, her former agency United Talent Agency, and filmmaker Andrea Pallaoro are central to the reports.
- What
- Sarandon says she continues to lose film roles because of her support for Palestine and criticism of Israel-related policies.
- When
- She made the comments at the Venice Film Festival; her United Talent Agency representation ended in November 2023.
- Where
- The comments were made at the Venice Film Festival, while Sarandon was promoting The Echo Chamber.
- Why
- Sarandon said agencies and major studios continue discouraging people from hiring actors who publicly support the Palestinian cause.
Sarandon’s account
Industry situation described in reports
Public awareness and hiring
Sarandon’s account
Sarandon says people now understand more about Palestine and United States-Israel ties, but she continues to lose roles because of her activism.
Industry situation described in reports
The reports say agencies and major studios continue to discourage hiring Sarandon and other outspoken critics of Israel; no direct industry response is provided.
The Echo Chamber casting
Sarandon’s account
Sarandon thanked Andrea Pallaoro for casting her despite warnings reportedly given to him.
Industry situation described in reports
The reported warnings suggest some industry figures attempted to limit her involvement, although Pallaoro ultimately hired her.
- Main claim
- Sarandon says she has recently had movies taken away because agencies reportedly tell people not to hire her.
- Agency departure
- United Talent Agency dropped Sarandon in November 2023 after remarks she made at pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
- Public opinion
- Sarandon said understanding of Palestine and United States-Israel ties has changed since 2023.
- Film project
- Sarandon is appearing in The Echo Chamber, directed by Andrea Pallaoro.
- Festival
- The Echo Chamber was presented at the Venice Film Festival and was reported as competing for the Golden Lion.
- Reported industry impact
- Sarandon said resistance to hiring outspoken critics of Israel remains particularly strong among major studios.
