Marvel's New Spy Series "Zodiac" by Israeli Creators Sparks Online Backlash
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Marvel has tapped Israeli creators Ron Leshem and Amit Cohen to write the new spy series "Zodiac" for Disney Plus, sparking backlash from some online viewers who view it as "Zionist propaganda." The writers are known for their work on "Euphoria" and other Israeli thrillers. Despite the controversy, there is no indication the series will focus on Israeli themes, though its creators' nationality has made it a political issue for some.
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- Marvel's new spy series "Zodiac" will be written by Israeli creators Ron Leshem and Amit Cohen.
- The announcement has triggered hostile online reactions from viewers objecting to the creators' nationality.
- Critics have accused Marvel of promoting "Zionist propaganda" and vowed to boycott the show.
- Leshem and Cohen are acclaimed writers known for "Euphoria" and other security thrillers.
- There is no current indication that the series will address Israeli or Middle Eastern themes.
Marvel has announced that Israeli creators Ron Leshem and Amit Cohen will write its new spy series, "Zodiac," for Disney Plus. The announcement, reported by Deadline, has already generated hostile reactions online from some viewers who object to the creators' Israeli nationality.
These critics have accused Marvel of pushing "Zionist propaganda" and have vowed not to watch the series. Discussions on Reddit echo these sentiments, with one user suggesting the series could be "Mossad propaganda." Other users have criticized the negative reactions, lamenting the loss of potential positive discussion about the show.
Leshem and Cohen are established figures in the television industry. Leshem was a co-creator of the original Israeli version of "Euphoria," which was later adapted into a successful HBO series. The duo has collaborated on numerous Israeli and international projects, including "Gordin Cell," "Valley of Tears," "Betrayal," "Red Skies," "The Bad Boy," and "Homeland." Their experience in writing security thrillers may now be applied to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
There is currently no indication that "Zodiac" will focus on Israel, the Middle East, or the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Nevertheless, the Israeli identity of the writers has become a point of contention even before any details about characters or plot have been revealed, suggesting that for some audiences, even a superhero series has become a political issue.
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