Angry Chinese nationalists have called for a boycott of the actor's films, including the recently released 'The Matrix: Resurrections.'
The potentially more concerning factor for Reeve’s career is whether he becomes a de facto persona non grata in the Chinese entertainment landscape going forward. Many Western celebrities have seen their personal brands iced out of China’s massive entertainment market after voicing support for Tibet in the past.
Richard Gere has been banned from Chinese screens for years over his vocal support for Tibet, a fact that he has said caused him to lose movie deals in Hollywood, where studios previously coveted the growth potential of the China market. Brad Pitt also was banned for nearly two decades after starring in the filmin 1997. Lady Gaga effectively has been prohibited from performing in the country ever since she met with the Dalai Lama in 2016.
It was revealed this week that Reeves will be one of the headline performers for the 35th annual Tibet House U.S. Benefit Concert on March 3, alongside artists including Patti Smith, Trey Anastasio and Jason Isbell. Legendary composer Philip Glass is serving as the concert’s artistic director. Founded in in 1987, Tibet House is a New York-based educational non-profit organization committed to the preservation of Tibetan culture. The organization was established by supporters of the Dalai Lama and Beijing authorities have labeled the group as a separatist organization advocating for pro-Tibetan independence.
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