Mark Ruffalo pressures California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a coalition of 11 other state attorneys general not to settle their antitrust lawsuit involving Paramount, as negotiations continue around Paramount’s relationship to the Warner Bros. Discovery merger. In posts on X, Ruffalo tells Bonta “don’t you dare” and “do not cave,” arguing the proposed outcome should not proceed.
Ruffalo’s comments come as state AGs meet with Paramount over a potential deal, which he frames as unacceptable to filmmakers and the public. Deadline reports he suggests further action, including a protest outside Bonta’s Oakland-area office, and he asserts that “the people” do not want the deal. Variety similarly highlights his call for the AGs to resist any settlement, emphasizing support from filmmakers. The New York Post characterizes Ruffalo’s effort as a Hollywood “revolt,” while focusing more on mobilizing Bay Area supporters.
Across outlets, the common thread is Ruffalo’s public push against any settlement during ongoing talks, with differences mainly in how each describes his proposed audience engagement and the tone of the campaign.
