Danny Trejo Says He Is Pro-Immigrant After Backlash Over ICE Film Role

Danny Trejo has defended his decision to act in Pawn Shop, a film produced by Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire and Dallas Sonnier’s Bonfire Legend.

The film, which is described as pro-ICE, is being shot in Livingston, Montana, and appears to depict the fatal shooting of Renée Good by an ICE agent.

Trejo says he is a proud Mexican, supports immigrants and is not pro-ICE.

He has said he took the role because it offered a positive depiction of a Latino character who is also a veteran, and that his job is to tell a story.

His casting drew criticism from people concerned about the film’s subject and its apparent portrayal of Good’s killing.

Local residents also protested the filming, raising concerns about noise, street closures, simulated gunfire and effects on access to a local food pantry.

Filming was temporarily suspended and later resumed under revised permit conditions.