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Levi's experience isn't just a personal anomaly but perhaps indicative of a broader cultural shift. Maher suggested that liberals in Hollywood today might be less extreme than in previous years. Levi concurred, attributing this to a form of burnout among liberals, which has tempered some of their earlier outrage and boldness. The industry’s capacity to be as selective as it was in 2016 has diminished, partly due to the disappointing returns of recent blockbuster franchises.
He emphasized that Hollywood remains predominantly liberal, yet the current climate seems less hostile to dissent. Levi's experience exemplifies how changing industry dynamics might be making it more tolerant—at least for now—of political diversity.