Only Murders Creator Responds to Star's 'Genocide' Remarks
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Erin Foster, creator of 'Only Murders in the Building,' addressed star Adam Brody's comments calling the situation in Gaza a "genocide." Foster stated the show is a "love letter to Judaism" and aims to offer positive Jewish representation. She acknowledged disagreements within the show's cast and crew but emphasized her commitment to the series' original intent. Brody had previously expressed his views on Gaza and support for a "free Palestine" in a GQ interview. The third season of the show was released on Thursday.
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- Creator Erin Foster called 'Only Murders in the Building' a "love letter to Judaism."
- Star Adam Brody called the situation in Gaza a "genocide" and supports a "free Palestine."
- Foster stated she loves Brody but disagrees with his views on the conflict.
- Foster aims to provide positive representation of Jewish characters and traditions.
- The third season of 'Only Murders in the Building' premiered on Thursday.
- Brody's comments were made in a September interview with GQ magazine.
Erin Foster, the creator of the Hulu series 'Only Murders in the Building,' has responded to comments made by star Adam Brody, who stated in a GQ interview that he believes a "genocide" is occurring in Gaza and that he supports a "free Palestine." Foster, in an interview previewed by Entertainment Weekly, described the situation as "complicated." She likened the show's set to family dinner tables where people debate and disagree, emphasizing that while she loves Brody, she doesn't share his views. Foster stressed that her intention with the series has always been to create a "love letter to Judaism," stemming from her own positive experience converting to Judaism. She specifically addressed Jewish fans, saying, "I see you, I hear you, and I understand how you feel." Foster acknowledged that everyone is entitled to their own opinions but reiterated her focus on the show's positive representation of Jewish characters and traditions, especially during a time she feels there is a lack of positive Jewish representation. She noted that while there were discussions about addressing the Israel-Gaza conflict after October 7th, she felt the best way to convey her message was through positive portrayals of Jewish life, not by adding another voice to the conflict's discourse. The third season of 'Only Murders in the Building' premiered on Netflix on Thursday. Brody, who plays a rabbi in the series, had previously told GQ in September that the Israel-Gaza war, along with other events, had exposed him to beliefs he didn't know existed and that disappointed him. He stated, "Write that I think it's a genocide. Write that I want a free Palestine." He also expressed hope that a future administration could rectify policies contributing to the dire situation.