Danny Trejo faces intense backlash for starring in 'Pawn Shop,' a film produced by Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire that dramatizes the fatal shooting of Renee Good. Trejo stated he is 'pro-immigrant' and not 'pro-ICE,' while his son claimed the actor was unaware of Shapiro’s involvement until two weeks into filming. The production has faced protests in Montana and temporary permit suspensions due to safety concerns and political controversy.
Danny Trejo is facing intense backlash for starring in 'Pawn Shop,' a film produced by Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire that dramatizes the killing of an ICE officer. His son, Gilbert, claims Trejo was misled about the project’s political nature and is now contractually barred from withdrawing or criticizing the production.
Danny Trejo faced intense public backlash after being cast in 'Pawn Shop,' a film produced by Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire that dramatizes the fatal shooting of an ICE agent. Trejo, 82, publicly stated he is pro-immigrant and not pro-ICE, but critics questioned his participation. His son, Gilbert, alleged that Trejo was unaware of Shapiro’s involvement when signing the contract and is now legally barred from withdrawing or criticizing the project.
Danny Trejo's son, Gilbert, claims the 82-year-old actor was misled into signing a contract for the Daily Wire film 'Pawn Shop' without knowing it was pro-ICE. Gilbert states his father is contractually barred from criticizing the project or withdrawing, despite public backlash. The film, which dramatizes the shooting of Renee Good, has faced protests in Montana and a temporary permit suspension.
Danny Trejo's son claims the 82-year-old actor was unaware of Ben Shapiro or the political implications of the film 'Pawn Shop' until two weeks into production. Gilbert Trejo states his father is contractually barred from criticizing the project or withdrawing, despite public backlash over the Daily Wire production's pro-ICE narrative. Filming in Livingston, Montana, resumed after a temporary suspension, with the city commission allowing the shoot to continue despite local protests over safety and notification issues.
Danny Trejo has publicly denied supporting ICE after being cast in the controversial film 'Pawn Shop,' produced by Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire. The movie, which dramatizes the fatal shooting of Renee Good, has faced backlash from local communities in Montana and crew members who claim they were misled about the project’s political nature. While Trejo emphasizes his role as an actor and his support for immigrants, the production continues amid disputes over transparency and public safety.
Danny Trejo issued a public statement defending his participation in the Daily Wire’s new film 'Pawn Shop,' clarifying that he is 'pro-immigrant' and not 'pro-ICE.' The production, which dramatizes the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer, faced significant backlash in Livingston, Montana, where locals protested safety violations and the political nature of the script. While Trejo emphasized his role as an actor, crew members reported being misled about the film’s content, and producers Ben Shapiro and Dallas Sonnier defended the project against accusations of censorship.
Danny Trejo issued a statement on October 9 asserting he is 'pro-immigrant' and not 'pro-ICE' following backlash over his role in the Daily Wire film 'Pawn Shop.' The production, which dramatizes the fatal shooting of Renee Good, faced a temporary suspension in Livingston, Montana, due to safety concerns and local protests. Filming resumed on October 5 under revised permit conditions, though the project remains controversial among crew members and residents.
The Daily Wire's pro-ICE film 'Pawn Shop' has resumed filming in Livingston, Montana, after a temporary suspension. The production, which stars Danny Trejo and Harvey Keitel, faced backlash for re-enacting the fatal shooting of Renee Good and blocking access to a local food pantry. City officials reinstated the permit with new noise and safety restrictions.
Approximately a dozen crew members have quit the production of 'Pawn Shop,' a pro-ICE action film by The Daily Wire, after discovering the project’s political nature. The film, shot in Livingston, Montana, faced a temporary permit suspension due to local protests over safety and community disruption. While producers cited First Amendment rights, workers cited deceptive hiring practices and lack of safety protocols.
The Livingston City Commission in Montana temporarily suspended filming permits for the pro-ICE action movie 'Pawn Shop' on October 4, 2026, citing safety concerns and community disruption. The suspension was reversed on October 5, allowing production to resume. Ben Shapiro, the film's producer, condemned the initial halt as 'content discrimination' and a First Amendment violation, while local residents and the city's food bank cited unannounced dangerous stunts and blocked access as primary grievances.
The Livingston City Commission unanimously reinstated the filming permit for 'Pawn Shop,' a pro-ICE action movie produced by Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire, after a seven-hour public hearing. Filming resumes in Livingston, Montana, following a temporary suspension on October 4 due to safety concerns and community protests. The film, which dramatizes the fatal shooting of Renée Good, faces ongoing controversy over its content and production methods.
The Livingston City Commission in Montana has temporarily suspended filming permits for the Daily Wire’s new movie, 'Pawn Shop,' following community protests. Residents cited disruptions to local businesses, inadequate safety notifications for hazardous stunts, and negative impacts on the city’s only food bank. The film, which features Danny Trejo and appears to dramatize the January ICE shooting of Renee Good, was originally scheduled to wrap production on October 10. The commission is now consulting with city attorneys to determine whether to amend, suspend, or revoke the permits entirely.
The Livingston City Commission in Montana has temporarily suspended filming permits for 'Pawn Shop,' a new action film produced by Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire and Dallas Sonnier’s Bonfire Legend. The halt follows a special meeting on October 4, where commissioners unanimously voted to pause the permit pending a legal review. Residents and local businesses cited concerns over unannounced stunts, including pyrotechnics and blank gunfire, as well as the film’s pro-ICE narrative, which appears to dramatize the fatal shooting of Renée Good in Minneapolis. The production, which was scheduled to run through October 10, has faced daily complaints from locals, including the Livingston Food Resource Center, which reported that armed security guards blocked access for clients. While the city had approved the permit with only 12 days' notice, officials noted they were unaware of the film's political content until protests began. The production is not under an IATSE contract, though it holds a conditional start with SAG-AFTRA.
The Livingston City Commission in Montana has temporarily suspended filming permits for 'Pawn Shop,' a new action film produced by Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire and Dallas Sonnier’s Bonfire Legend. The halt follows a special meeting on October 4, where commissioners unanimously voted to pause the permit pending a legal review. Residents and local businesses cited concerns over unannounced stunts, including pyrotechnics and blank gunfire, as well as the film’s pro-ICE narrative, which appears to dramatize the fatal shooting of Renée Good in Minneapolis. The production, which was scheduled to run through October 10, has faced daily complaints from locals, including the Livingston Food Resource Center, which reported that armed security guards blocked access for clients. While the city had approved the permit with only 12 days' notice, officials noted they were unaware of the film's political content until protests began. The production is not under an IATSE contract, though it holds a conditional start with SAG-AFTRA.
