Dasha Nekrasova Dropped by Gersh After Controversial Podcast Interview
Hey everyone, here’s the latest in Hollywood news that’s been making waves. Actress Dasha Nekrasova, known for her roles in HBO’s Succession and A24’s Materialists , has been fired by her agency, Gersh, following a controversial podcast interview with far-right political commentator Nick Fuentes. The news broke after Deadline confirmed that the agency decided to sever ties with her over the interview, which has been stirring intense backlash online and across the industry.
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Nekrasova had recently been announced as part of the cast for Iconoclast , a thriller directed by Gabriel Basso of The Night Agent . However, her contract for the film was pulled before it was even signed, reportedly due to the same controversy surrounding the podcast. The interview itself had been released on YouTube about a month ago on her podcast Red Scare , which she co-hosts with Anna Khachiyan. Despite being primarily audio due to what Nekrasova described as “technical problems,” the video quickly drew attention once it started circulating widely in Hollywood.
During the two-and-a-half-hour episode, Nekrasova and her co-host engaged in conversation with Fuentes about a range of highly controversial topics. The discussion included offensive stereotypes about various ethnic communities and comments on sensitive historical issues, such as the Holocaust, as well as controversial opinions on immigration. Fuentes, who is considered a white nationalist and Holocaust denier, leads a group known as the “Groypers,” and is known for promoting extreme right-wing ideology.
Once the podcast began circulating more broadly, immediate reactions came from industry figures and the public, prompting Gersh to act swiftly. According to sources, the agency chose to distance itself from Nekrasova because of the negative attention and the highly problematic nature of the comments made during the interview. Many in Hollywood weighed in on the situation, highlighting the tension between free speech and professional accountability, with some defending her right to speak and others stressing that private companies are not obligated to continue representing someone whose actions could reflect poorly on them.
The episode had already garnered over 220,000 views before being removed from YouTube due to the backlash. However, for those still curious, the full interview remains accessible on the video-sharing platform Rumble, under the title “Nick Fuentes Interview on Red Scare w/ Dasha Nekrasova & Anna Khachiyan.”
So, the situation remains a hot topic, sparking conversations about celebrity responsibility, freedom of expression, and the limits of association in the entertainment industry. Dasha Nekrasova’s future projects and public statements are now being closely watched, as Hollywood continues to reckon with the fallout from the interview.
In short, what started as a podcast discussion has led to a major career shake-up for Nekrasova, illustrating just how quickly controversial statements can ripple through the world of entertainment.
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