Fox terminates $500 Million 3 Movies Contract With John Leguizamo After His Viral Remarks, “He can find work someplace else”
The seismic waves of John Leguizamo’s incendiary “If you follow ICE, unfollow me” remarks have just obliterated a cornerstone of his future career.
In a stunning move that has sent shockwaves through Hollywood and beyond, 20th Century Fox has officially terminated its colossal three-picture, $500 million development and production deal with the veteran actor and producer.
The studio, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, confirmed the decision this morning, citing “a fundamental divergence of values and a breach of professional conduct clauses” within the agreement.
The swift and decisive action from Fox comes less than 48 hours after Leguizamo’s now-viral Instagram video ignited a firestorm of controversy. In the video, posted earlier this week, Leguizamo emphatically declared, “If you follow ICE, unfollow me. Don’t come to my shows and don’t watch my movies.”
The remarks were a direct response to recent, high-profile ICE operations in Minneapolis, which sparked outrage among immigration advocates and progressive circles. While lauded by some for his outspoken advocacy, the statement immediately drew fierce condemnation from conservative pundits, law enforcement supporters, and a segment of his own fanbase who felt the actor was needlessly alienating a significant portion of the audience.
The $500 million deal, inked just last year, was heralded as a groundbreaking opportunity for Leguizamo to develop and star in a slate of projects aimed at amplifying Latino voices and stories, a cause he has championed throughout his illustrious career.
