Maureen Lipman Tells “Cowardly” Co-Star To “Grow Up” After He Quit Play Over Her Pro-Israel Views
Actress Maureen Lipman has publicly criticized co-star Gerard McCarthy after he withdrew from a play due to her pro-Israel political views. Lipman labeled McCarthy's actions as cowardly and virtue-signaling, while McCarthy stated he simply did not wish to promote someone with opposing political stances.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing tensions in the arts and entertainment industry regarding political expression and the personal consequences of public stances on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Maureen Lipman, the BAFTA-nominated actress known for her work in The Pianist , has hit out at co-star Gerard McCarthy after he quit their Soho Theatre play over her pro-Israel stance.
Lipman and McCarthy were due to share a stage in Stan Zimmerman's Right Before I Go on September 5, but McCarthy walked away from the project citing Lipman's political views.
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In an Instagram post, McCarthy said: "Because of views she has publicly and repeatedly expressed regarding Israel and Palestine, I did not feel comfortable personally promoting her involvement.
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