“We do not support nor endorse the video’s narrative and strongly disapprove of the use of the content in this manner,' the makers of 'Peaky Blinders' said in a statement.
In a statement issued Wednesday, the makers of the hit British period dramashared by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ campaign. The ad—which contrasted Trump’s support for LGBTQ rights with DeSantis’ hardline policies—includes clips that appear to liken DeSantis to the show’s main character, Thomas Shelby, among other fictional men.
The statement on behalf of the show—including lead actor Cillian Murphy, who plays Shelby—called out DeSantis for using footage from the show without permission. “We confirm the footage of Thomas Shelby’s character used within the video posted by Ron DeSantis’ campaign was obtained without permission or official license,” the statement said. “We do not support nor endorse the video’s narrative and strongly disapprove of the use of the content in this manner.
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