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The consensus among hosts is that the over-politicization of Hollywood and festival culture risks alienating audiences. Fans are increasingly turned off by actors’ performances becoming platforms for political messaging, rather than entertainment. Neon suggests that the safest, most tactful approach is to follow Ethan Hawke’s example—to sidestep contentious debates altogether.
The hosts conclude that the only surefire way for celebrities and filmmakers to avoid controversy is to choose silence or neutrality. They joke that, in such a polarized landscape, the safest option is to "noped out" of these conversations entirely.