You hear a lot of griping on the internet about how superhero movies and sequels are destroying the movie industry. But Zoe Saldana has a few choice words for people who hate on Marvel movies. The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 actress has starred in her share of prestige flicks, indies, and blockbusters. And she’s not alone. Half of the actors who appear in Marvel Studios movies boast at least one Oscar nomination. Some of the best actors of our generation have vamped it out as a Marvel villain. But Hollywood still thinks of them as “sell-outs,” Saldana says. And she’s sick of it. In an interview with Net-A-Porter (via The Hollywood Reporter), Saldana reveals that even actors appearing in the highest-grossing movies in America get looked down on in Hollywood. “I’ve been in rooms with people in this industry who are great at what they do, but they’re absolutely elitist and they look down at movies like the … [Read more...] about Zoe Saldana Slams Hollywood “Elitists” Who Look Down on Marvel Movies
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Zoe Saldana Rips Into Marvel Sell Out Accusations
Don't accuse Zoe Saldana of selling out for taking roles in movies like Guardians of the Galaxy or Avatar, because she strongly disagrees with that sentiment. Comic book movies have become the biggest of the big when it comes to Hollywood movies. As such, quite a few talented actors have taken roles in major franchises over the course of the last decade or so. Some view that as selling out, to some degree, but in a recent interview Saldana tore apart that notion and demonstrated her passion for her work, while also sharing respect for her superhero movie co-stars. Here's what she had to say. Zoe Saldana continued, "I feel so proud to be living in space, to be playing green and blue aliens, to inspire, primarily, the younger generations. I remember what it was like to be young and to feel completely excluded out of the mainstream conversation of life because I was just little and unimportant and 'other.'" The actress, who is set to appear in Avengers: Infinity War later this month, … [Read more...] about Zoe Saldana Rips Into Marvel Sell Out Accusations
Zoe Saldana unleashes on those saying that Marvel actors are
Marvel's AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR actress Zoe Saldana, who's recently been on the receiving end of much acclaim for her role as the determined school counselor, Mrs. Mollé, in Anders Walter's fantasy indie film I KILL GIANTS, has got something to say to those in Hollywood who feel that she and members of her Marvel family are "selling out." “I’ve been in rooms with people in this industry who are great at what they do, but they’re absolutely elitist and they look down at movies like the Marvel films or actors like myself. They think we’re selling out in some way,” Saldana announced in an interview with Net-A-Porter. “Every time they speak I feel so disappointed in them, because whenever you see pictures of people in this industry who donate their time to children in need, it’s these actors that live in the world that you feel is selling out.” Saldana then went on to say that the responsibility of portraying a … [Read more...] about Zoe Saldana unleashes on those saying that Marvel actors are
Zoe Saldana Slams Hollywood “Elitists” Who Think Marvel Actors Are “Selling Out”
Zoe Saldana is calling out her peers in Hollywood for looking down on Marvel films like Guardians of the Galaxy and Avengers: Infinity War, both of which she appears in. “I’ve been in rooms with people in this industry who are great at what they do, but they’re absolutely elitist and they look down at movies like the Marvel films or actors like myself. They think we’re selling out in some way,” Saldana revealed in an interview with Net-A-Porter. “Every time they speak I feel so disappointed in them, because whenever you see pictures of people in this industry who donate their time to children in need, it’s these actors that live in the world that you feel is selling out.” Saldana explained that the responsibility of playing a superhero is often overlooked. “That actor takes time out of their life and sits down with that five-year-old and says, ‘I see you, I hear you, and you matter,’” she said. “Those … [Read more...] about Zoe Saldana Slams Hollywood “Elitists” Who Think Marvel Actors Are “Selling Out”
Zoe Saldana’s Blunt Thoughts On Super Hero Haters In The Industry
6 minutes ago Superhero movies are the most popular genre in the cinema these days, but that doesn't mean there aren't still people who write the movies off as mindless entertainment. Zoe Saldana, who plays Gamora in the Guardians of the Galaxy knows that she makes movies that others view as "selling out," but she knows what she does has the ability to inspire kids, and she clearly takes that responsibility seriously. She really has an issue with people who don't respect that. According to Saldana... Zoe Saldana has been involved in numerous massive box-office franchises. In addition to the Marvel films she's also part of the Star Trek and Avatar franchises, so she knows what she's talking about. While her work in these movies has made her incredibly popular, she says there are still those who look down on the sorts of movies that she makes, though clearly, it doesn't bother her too much, she sees the way her movies inspire people to be more than worthy. There has always been … [Read more...] about Zoe Saldana’s Blunt Thoughts On Super Hero Haters In The Industry