Did He Get ‘Canceled?’ Zachary Levi Addresses Trump Support Claims
Zachary Levi, star of movies like "Shazam!" and the former hit NBC show "Chuck," recently tackled headlines about his political stance, leaving no room for spectacles.
The conversation emerged during Levi’s appearance on comedian Bill Maher’s "Club Random Podcast". Maher, known for his outspoken criticisms of "cancel culture," jumped right into the topic of Levi’s public support for pro-Donald Trump sentiments. Curious if Levi had faced professional consequences, Maher asked, "You got canceled for basically saying certain things. Didn’t you lose jobs for that?"
Levi, surprised by the question, chuckled and replied god-no. "Have I been canceled? (Laughs) Well, I hope I haven’t been canceled yet. I mean, if it happens, it happens."
"Isn’t that what canceling is?" Maher pressed. “For coming out and voting for Trump?”
"I mean, listen, I have yet to see what the ultimate effects of all that are going to be," Levi explained. "I already had multiple jobs that I was in the process of shooting or that I have yet to shoot, and none of those have been compromised.
"All of those, like none of my producers or any of these studios behind those films or projects have called and said, ‘Hey, listen, this is a line too far and we can’t have you associated with the project anymore’." They’re all still full speed ahead.
Levi admitted that he hasn’t fully grasped the long-term impact. "How it ultimately plays out in the future, I don’t know. You know, I’m going to sit down with my team at some point to talk it through because I haven’t talked to them about it lately, as I was in Eastern Europe making this movie during the entire election. I mean, I was kind of disconnected a lot from what was going on other than social media and follow the news and kind of saw things play by play. But maybe they’ve had calls with some people who don’t want to work with me anymore."
Bill Maher responded, “I could have sworn that already happened yet?”
Levisly smiled, “No."
The full conversation from "Club Random Podcast" is available to watch online.
Has Zachary Levi experienced any tangible negative consequences, such as loss of roles or endorsements, as a result of his political stance?
## Did He Get ‘Canceled?’ Zachary Levi Addresses Trump Support Claims
**Interviewer:** Welcome back to the show. Today we’re discussing the recent controversy surrounding actor Zachary Levi and his very public support of Donald Trump. Levi recently addressed these comments on Bill Maher’s “Club Random Podcast”. Joining us to discuss this is pop culture commentator, Alex Reed. Welcome to the show!
**Alex Reed:** Thanks for having me!
**Interviewer:** So, Zachary Levi, known for his roles in ”Shazam!” and “Chuck,” faced backlash after endorsing Donald Trump. What exactly happened?
**Alex Reed:** It seems Levi made a statement on social media prior to the 2024 election expressing his support for Trump. This caused quite a stir, especially amongst his fanbase who may not share those political views. [[1](https://parade.com/news/actor-zachary-levi-bold-political-statement-before-election-day-video)]
**Interviewer:** And how did he address this controversy on Bill Maher’s podcast?
**Alex Reed:** Maher, known for his own outspokenness, didn’t shy away from the topic. He directly asked Levi about the backlash and whether he felt “cancelled” due to his political stance. Levi, it seems, was quite open and honest about his experience.
**Interviewer:** What was Levi’s response? Do you think he regrets his decision to speak out?
**Alex Reed:** That’s the million dollar question! I think fans will have to tune in to hear Levi’s full response. The podcast episode itself offers a deeper dive into his perspective and the complexities surrounding celebrity political endorsements. It’s a fascinating conversation about free speech, cancel culture, and the choices celebrities face in today’s climate.
**Interviewer:** Thank you so much, Alex Reed, for sharing your insights. This is certainly a conversation that will continue to evolve. We encourage our viewers to listen to the full podcast episode for a more comprehensive understanding of Levi’s position.
