Netflix distanced from the trance “Emilia Perez” star Cara Sofia Gascon and scrubed images of Gascon from the Oscar campaign.
The streaming giant made an unprecedented move by separating the protagonist from the film promotion. The bold move has revealed the film’s Oscar outlook after the Spanish actor announced an apology for past social media posts, according to a report on February 4th. It is thought to be an attempt to save it. issue Variety. Netflix includes Gascons in the crucial second phase of the Oscar campaign, including major events such as the AFI Awards Lunch, Critics Choice Awards, The Directors Guild of America Awards, and the Producer Guild of America Awards. Not there. Gascon is also expected to be lacking at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Netflix has made its position clear by removing all financial aid that had previously been designated for promotion, according to Variety.
Mexico City, Mexico – January 15: Sofia Gascon will take part in the media on the red carpet of the “Emilia Perez” film at Cinepolis Plaza Carso, Mexico, on January 15, 2025. (Photo by Medios Y Media/Getty Images)
The spotlight on the gascon quickly dimmed. The actor was completely shunned because he gave his acceptance speech at the Golden Globes.
According to Variety, sources close to the situation say this includes a suspension of all costs normally paid to the actors to cover attendance in various award shows and high-profile appearances. Masu. Gascon will have to pay all fees including airfares, accommodation, outfits, styling and many other previously funded items if the actor decides to attend under his own agreement.
Sources say the tension is so high that the public relations company representing Lede Company Gascón is no longer communicating with the actors or Netflix. At this point, communication is believed to be guided through Jeremy Barber, the head of Gascon’s United Talent Agency.
It’s important that we missed the opportunity to participate in the entire campaign. The actor was relatively unknown until Netflix issued a payment of about $104,000 for his role in “Emilia Pérez,” sources told Variety.
Mexico City, Mexico – January 15: (Central LR) Jack Audido, Carla So Fia Gascon, Adriana Pas, “Emilia Perez” film at Cinepolis Plaza Carso on January 15, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico I will be attending a press conference. (Photo by Medios Y Media/Getty Images)
Zoe Saldana, a co-star in the film’s Gascon, was featured prominently in an ad that debuted Monday, highlighting the film’s 13 Oscar nominations. (“Ermal”). Images of Gascon were not included in the campaign materials.
Netflix minimizes controversy surrounding Gascon’s social media comments in the hopes that the actor’s contaminated reputation will not have a lasting effect on the film or the work of its co-stars and collaborators, according to Variety It seems they are trying to hold it down.
“It’s hard to imagine the focus of a campaign that excludes famous characters while aiming to bring back gold,” the awards consultant told Variety. (Related: The 2025 Grammy Awards won “inclusiveness” too far)
Gascon’s public apology for offensive comments seemed ineffective for Netflix.
