Hollywood Star Reveals Why Actors Are Afraid to Speak Out - Zachary Levi | PBD Podcast #872

Levi says political backlash cost him studio roles and millions, while he builds an Austin studio to shield film crafts from AI disruption.

• Pfizer tweet backlash: Levi's October 2022 tweet calling Pfizer "a danger to the world" triggered a smear campaign; he says Shazam Fury of the Gods critic scores fell from 90% to 49% partly as a result, costing him "millions" in lost studio roles.
• Silent conservatives estimate: Levi estimates roughly 25% of Hollywood workers (especially crews, stunt departments) hold conservative/libertarian views but stay silent fearing job loss and backlash.

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