Morgan Freeman’s ban on visiting Russia provoked a reaction on social networks …
Morgan Freeman’s inclusion in the list of Americans banned from visiting Russia provoked a lot of reactions on social networks on Monday.
The 84-year-old Oscar winner was among 963 people on a list published by the Kremlin on Saturday, calling him “a famous film actor who in September 2017 recorded a video accusing Russia of conspiring against the United States and calling for a fight against our country.” ».
The star of such films as “Rescue from Shaushenko”, “Driving Miss Daisy” and “Se7en”, appeared in a video for the Committee to Investigate Russia, in which he claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin introduced a cyber war to attack democracies around the world ”, in particular his“ sworn enemy, the United States ”.
Last but not least, Morgan Freeman’s inclusion in the list of Americans banned from visiting Russia sparked a lot of reactions on social media on Monday. The 84-year-old actor was filmed last year during the remote Critics Choice Awards
Freeman said in the clip, “We were attacked; we are at war. “
Some users have noted Freeman’s past roles in response to the news, including his portrayal of God in the 2003 film Bruce Almighty.
“Russia has banned Morgan Freeman … Don’t they know that man is both God and Lucius Fox … how do they think it will end for them?” said one user. Another said, “I died. Russia has banned Morgan Freeman … they have banned God from Bruce Almighty lmao. I would *** be dead.
One user noted the steady popularity of the veteran actor in response to the ban: “I didn’t realize how spoiled Putin’s Russia was until I found out they didn’t like Morgan Freeman. Who the hell doesn’t like Morgan Freeman?
Some users have noted Freeman’s past roles in response to this news, including his portrayal of God in the film Bruce Almighty.
One user noted the steady popularity of the veteran actor in response to the ban
Some users have questioned the impact of the Oscar winner’s ban on the country
Some users have questioned the impact of the Oscar winner’s ban on the country.
“Don’t worry, Morgan Freeman, getting banned from entering Russia is like dropping you off the Titanic before departure,” one user wrote, and another said, “It’s as if Morgan Freeman even wants to go to Russia.”
Other notable names on the list included President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, former White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader and Senate Majority Leader. members of Congress, including MP Alexandre Acacia-Cortes, MP Ilhan Omar and MP Ayanna Presley.
Minority leader in the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy was on the list, while former President Donald Trump and Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell were not.
The three dead politicians – Senator John McCain, Senator Harry Reed and Senator Arin Hatch – were also on the list, according to The Washington Post.
The Oscar-winning actor was filmed at an event in Los Angeles in 2020
Some users have noted the absurdity that Russia is also banning the late Senator John McCain, who died in August 2018.
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