The creators and team behind the popular show Peaky Blinders are expressing their dissatisfaction with a recent Ron DeSantis campaign video that features a character from the series without their permission. In a statement shared on social media, the “partners of Peaky Blinders,” including Steven Knight, Cillian Murphy, Caryn Mandabach Prods., Tiger Aspect Prods, and Banijay Rights, made it clear that they did not authorize the use of video footage featuring the character portrayed by Murphy.
DeSantis Campaign Video Released During Pride Month
The campaign video in question was released earlier this week as a way to commemorate the end of Pride month. Shared on a Twitter account called the DeSantis War Room, the video claims that DeSantis, a Republican politician, has done more than any other member of his party to support and celebrate LGBTQ individuals. However, the video then goes on to highlight DeSantis’ controversial anti-trans laws and his efforts to shut down drag events. Throughout the video, scenes from Peaky Blinders, as well as images of Christian Bale from American Psycho, Brad Pitt from Troy, and Leonardo DiCaprio from The Wolf of Wall Street, are interspersed.
DeSantis’ History of Using Pop Culture References
This is not the first time that DeSantis’ campaign team has utilized popular culture references to boost their candidate’s image. In a previous campaign ad released in August, DeSantis was portrayed as a maverick character, donning a bomber jacket and delivering a lecture while standing in front of a whiteboard. The ad depicted DeSantis as someone who is committed to challenging the corporate media. It concluded with a scene of DeSantis in a flight suit, walking confidently on a tarmac, and eventually sitting in the cockpit of a fighter jet.
Peaky Blinders Team Unhappy with Unauthorized Use of Character
The unauthorized use of a Peaky Blinders character in the recent DeSantis campaign video has left the cast and crew of the show feeling frustrated and disappointed. As the partners of Peaky Blinders, they want to make it clear that they did not grant permission for their character to be featured in the video. This incident highlights the importance of obtaining proper authorization before using copyrighted material and the potential consequences of disregarding these rights.
In summary, the Peaky Blinders cast and crew are expressing their displeasure over the unauthorized use of one of their characters in a campaign video for Ron DeSantis. The video, released during Pride month, attempts to highlight DeSantis’ support for the LGBTQ community but also showcases his anti-trans legislation. This is not the first time DeSantis has used popular culture references in his campaign ads. The incident serves as a reminder of the need for proper authorization when using copyrighted material.