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Interestingly, Jackson pointed out that his experience working with Larson included challenges: their first collaboration on Kong: Skull Island in 2017 was reportedly not smooth, yet they bonded during that project and became friends. Jackson recounted how Brie was deeply affected by Donald Trump's election, describing her as "broken" and offering her words of encouragement.
The Politics and Perception of Strong Female Characters in Hollywood
Jackson’s comments also highlighted the broader societal tensions about gender representation and political activism in Hollywood. While acknowledging Larson as a "stronger person than most" and proud to team up with her again, Jackson criticized the toxic online environment targeting her character and opinions, framing it as gendered hate.