Cannes Film Festival jury member Paul Laverty criticises Hollywood over what he describes as “blacklisting” actors who publicly oppose the war in Gaza. Speaking at the festival’s jury press conference, Laverty says performers including Susan Sarandon, Javier Bardem and others have been treated adversely after taking political stances. Deadline and Variety report that Laverty directed the remarks at major studios, saying “shame on Hollywood,” and he is quoted as arguing that these actors are among the best in the industry. The Independent similarly reports the charge that Hollywood is “blacklisting” Sarandon for her views. Al-Monitor adds that Laverty contrasts Hollywood’s approach with Cannes, noting that the festival is prominently displaying an image of Sarandon from “Thelma and Louise” on this year’s official Cannes poster. The reports describe Laverty as a Cannes-winning writer, and mention that he spoke alongside other jury members at the press event. The outlets do not provide independent evidence of the alleged blacklisting, but they agree on Laverty’s public criticism and the names he cited.