British Actor Hugh Bonneville Was Asked About His New Film But Called Out Israel’s Genocide Instead
“Before I talk about the fluff and loveliness of our wonderful film, what’s about to happen in Gaza City is indefensible. The international community must do more to bring it to an end.”
British actor Hugh Bonneville left a reporter visibly thrown when he answered an interview question about his new "Downton Abbey" film by calling out Israel's genocide in Gaza.
61-year-old Bonneville had been in London on Thursday, Sept. 4, for the premiere of "Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale" when he was interviewed by British channel ITV.
When asked by the reporter about the movie, Bonneville first said, “Before I talk about the fluff and loveliness of our wonderful film, what’s about to happen in Gaza City is indefensible. The international community must do more to bring it to an end.”
He then returned to answering the question, saying, “Downton Abbey is a lovely film and we’re going to celebrate 15 glorious years of it tonight.”
The anchor in the studio quickly tried to move away from the subject, telling viewers, “Of course, it’s not about the politics, it’s all about the film.”
Bonneville has spoken on Gaza before, narrating "Children of Gaza," a documentary following three children after an Israeli military offensive in 2009.
Israel’s genocide in Gaza has now killed more than 64,231 people, more than 83% of whom are civilians, and Gaza City is officially in a man-made famine created by Israel.
Israel has also declared Gaza City a “dangerous combat zone” and is pounding it with bombs in preparation for its plan to eventually fully take over the strip.
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