Ayo Edebiri Isn't Phased By That Viral Interview

"Among the topics of conversation were how Guadagnino defines himself as a filmmaker (spoiler alert: not a provocateur despite speculation), the film's approach to depicting the impact of so-called cancel culture, and that viral interview in which an Italian journalist asserted that "the #MeToo movement and the Black Lives matter [movement] are done.""

""I think maybe hashtags might not be used as much, but I do think that there's work being done by activists, by people, every day, that's beautiful, important work that's not finished-that's really, really, really active for a reason, 'cause this world is really charged," Edebiri replied."

""Maybe there's not mainstream coverage in the way that there might have been, daily headlines in the way that it might have been eight or so years ago, but I don't think that it means that the work is done. That's what I would say.""

Lucas Guadagnino's After The Hunt premiered at the New York Film Festival and the director, writer, and ensemble cast participated in a Q&A after the screening. Discussion topics included Guadagnino's self-definition as a filmmaker, the film's depiction of cancel culture, and a viral interview where an Italian journalist declared the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements over. During a press junket, the journalist posed that question to select cast members, prompting responses ranging from bafflement to restrained frustration. Ayo Edebiri emphasized that activist work continues daily even if mainstream coverage has waned, and the clip generated backlash over the journalist's choice to ask that question.

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