Robert DeNiro’s fiery speeches at Hollywood awards shows last year have significantly impacted his standing in the industry. Casting directors in Tinseltown have avoided him, his preferred restaurants have blacklisted him, and his production company, Talkin’ 2 Me Pictures, now remains inactive with no clients.
Joe Barron, a Hollywood insider, lamented the downfall, stating, “The company used to be highly regarded, operating for two decades almost every day of the year. Regrettably, DeNiro has tarnished his own reputation.”
The company gained fame for producing the Focker movies and played a crucial role in Adam Sandler’s success in the 90s and 2000s. A former collaborator remarked, “We owe a lot to DeNiro for Happy Gilmore.” However, the sentiment has changed, with the same person stating, “Now? We wouldn’t consider hiring him for anything.”
While the company’s website claims it is active and open to new clients, the AI chatbot answering calls seems to tell various stories. The authenticity of this information is in question, and the request for respectful use of headlines is emphasized.
In response to the controversy, a fictional version of Robert DeNiro expressed, “I believe this whole situation is exaggerated. All I did was speak the truth.”
However, the records suggest a debate about what constitutes “the truth.” DeNiro openly criticized Trump and his bid to reclaim the White House, a stance that didn’t sit well with some patriotic Trump supporters, raising questions about the veracity of his statements.
