Ayo Edebiri slams Elon Musk for spreading fake casting rumour
Actor Ayo Edebiri has criticised billionaire Elon Musk for amplifying false claims about her being cast in a "Pirates of the Caribbean" reboot.
"The Bear" star revealed she received an overwhelming number of death threats and racial slurs due to the misinformation spread by Musk.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. The rumour originated from a right-wing account on X (formerly Twitter), which falsely claimed that Edebiri would replace Johnny Depp in the popular franchise.
Musk reshared the post, commenting, "Disney sucks." His endorsement of the unverified claim led to widespread backlash against the actor.
Edebiri responded by sharing Musk's tweet on her Instagram Stories, calling him a "fascist" and an "idiot" for promoting fake news that subjected her to severe harassment.
"Just remembering when I got some of the most insane death threats and racial slurs of my life (maybe not the #1 moment, but definitely top 3) for a fake reboot of a movie I had never even heard of because of this man. LMAO. So, not only is he a fascist, but he's also an idiot. But anyway," she wrote.
The rumour had not been reported by any credible Hollywood outlet or confirmed by the franchise's producers.
The "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, featuring Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, grossed over $5 billion globally. While producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed plans for a reboot in 2024, no official casting or production details have been announced.
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