The Global Story: The scandal sinking an Oscars campaign

This podcast discusses the controversy surrounding the film "Emilia Perez," a Spanish-language musical about a transgender Mexican drug lord, focusing on the scandal involving its lead actress, Carla Sofía Gascon, whose past offensive tweets resurfaced during the awards season. The discussion includes the film's initial positive reception and numerous award nominations, followed by the backlash caused by Gascon's tweets and the subsequent shift in the awards campaign towards co-star Zoe Saldana. The podcast features interviews with a culture reporter and a former entertainment lawyer, exploring the impact of the scandal on the film's success and the actress's career, and comparing it to other Hollywood controversies. A key takeaway is that while the film's artistic merit is debated, the scandal significantly impacted its awards campaign and the lead actress's prospects. The podcast also highlights the common practice in Hollywood of not thoroughly vetting actors' social media history before launching major campaigns.