I suspect most people don't care. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were widely ridiculed for their interviews in the lead-up to the release of Wicked, but none of that seems to have prevented the film from doing extremely well.
It won't do well if it's not a good film to begin with, regardless of anything Zegler may have said. Based on what I've seen, I'm not hoping for much.
Do we? Outside of you and maybe one or two others, I don't think very many people here actually even questioned ticket sales.
Its too bad the actors are not smart enough to understand this. Also their managers should know better and tell the talent they manage.
I don't view this as a particularly new idea. Nor is it one that I would associate with one "side" more than the other. It's a generally applicable principle that everyone would be wise to bear in mind.
As long as they're not guilty of anything harmful to others, I personally don't care what actors say or do when they're off the clock.
They need to watch what they say for the vultures out there.
Right because that’s how we should all live our lives.
Sad but true.
Doesn't this then completely goes against the whole "free speech" argument that so many like to have? If they have to "watch what they say" then isn't that tantamount to restricting their right to free speech, something that many claim happens to many by the media? Or is it only good for some in this country, ie fine only if I like what you have to say.
I think a healthier approach would be for people to grow up.
I always thought of Captain America as being a symbol of an ideal America. What it should be. In which case, it makes sense he might go against American government if it goes against American ideals.
Given the rules of the board as it currently stands I can’t point out examples but let’s say the last few weeks have been interesting on that point.
Yes and yes.
A nice idea. Meanwhile we live in the real world, the vast majority is not a good person like yourself.
Pretty much this 100%
It also depends on the target audience. Wicked was designed to appeal to theater kids who don't tend to mind when actors get overly emotional and act a little extra. So while the Internet made fun of Cynthia and Ariana, the actual core fanbase of Wicked wasn't deterred. However, if Cynthia and Ariana had a similar press tour while appearing in a Marvel or Star Wars movie, their antics would have likely been received differently by the Marvel fandom.
I agree with you, I don’t think these comments will have impact on the movie’s success. Timing plays a big role here. If he had said this right after Wish flopped, when Disney was struggling and some moviegoers were already hesitant, it might have mattered.
I’ve stated I think the movie will be a success, I still stand by that comment.
True. But I'm not really sure why helping your people navigate the minefield of a press tour is at all a controversial thing? Should everyone not twist things out of context to further whatever agenda they might have? Absolutely. But I don't know what world everyone lives in. But it's been happening in mine for as long as I can remember.
I'm not sure it really matters. We all know it's going to happen. Do we think that the usual sites or YouTubers are all of a sudden going to give Disney a pass that he just said it poorly? Of course not. As was said, they're actively looking for things. So why not try and limit what they can use? Sure actors are human, just like all of us. They're going to screw up. But if you can reduce the errors why wouldn't you try? And maybe they are and they're just not to great at it. I really don't know.
The question is did he actually “screw up” and fumble his words or was his quote taken out of context. Someone can say the most well thought out statement in the world but if it’s taken out of context it can be made to look like they said something atrocious. All the PR training in the world can’t prevent that.