Noah Schnapp has been in the spotlight for several days but for all the wrong reasons. The controversy surrounding his actions on social media does not seem to end as people persistently calling for consequences for the actor.
He was facing criticism for sharing Instagram posts expressing support for Israel, which some perceived as being anti-Muslim. Recently he was seen promoting stickers with offensive phrases like "Zionism is Sexy" and "Hamas is ISIS," leading to a widespread negative reaction on the internet.
Since the onset of the controversy, Schnapp has faced severe backlash on social media, with calls for his cancellation. Notably, he has experienced a substantial loss of around 800k followers on Instagram. He has also turned off comments on Instagram after it was flooded with pro-Palestine phrases.
Currently, Noah Schnapp's sole ongoing project is Stranger Things, with no other lined-up ventures. Consequently, fans are urging for his replacement in the final season, and there are calls to boycott Stranger Things 5 unless an alternative actor is chosen. Some people are demanding Jaeden Martell to play Will Byers in the final season. The controversy has also prompted several fans of the series to exit the fandom.
Amid recent incidents within the industry, there is a growing and fervent demand for casting changes in Stranger Things. Notably, actress Melissa Barrera was dismissed from the film "Scream VII" for expressing support for Palestine, and Susan Abigail Sarandon was dropped by her agency after she spoke at a pro-Palestine rally. In light of these events, fans are now calling for similar consequences for Schnapp due to his endorsement of the phrase "Zionism is Sexy."
I just want to know why Israel deserves to get shielded from criticism, especially when it's spent decades doing what Russia's been doing for only two years.
Please explain what is offensive is the sayings “Hamas is isis”
And “Zionism is sexy”