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Tovah Feldshuh Disputes Adam Brody's Gaza Genocide Claim in 'Nobody Wants This'
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In Short: Tovah Feldshuh, star of the Netflix series 'Nobody Wants This,' has spoken out against her co-star Adam Brody's recent comments regarding the Israeli government's actions in Gaza.
Tovah Feldshuh, star of the Netflix series 'Nobody Wants This,' has spoken out against her co-star Adam Brody's recent comments regarding the Israeli government's actions in Gaza. Feldshuh, who plays Rabbi Noah Roklov's mother, Bina, criticized Brody's assertion that the Israeli government is committing genocide in Gaza, stating, 'To accuse the Jewish people of genocide is wild. It’s right out of Hitler’s playbook.'
Brody, who plays Rabbi Noah Roklov, had previously told GQ, 'Put me down as wanting a free Palestine,' and 'Put me down as thinking it’s a genocide.' These remarks have sparked controversy and debate among the cast and crew of the show, which explores the relationship between a progressive rabbi and a non-Jewish podcaster.
Feldshuh emphasized her belief in the importance of Israel's existence, saying, 'I believe that the perseverance of the existence of the state of Israel is crucial to the well-being of the democratic world and of the free world. Of course, Israel needs the United States, but the United States needs Israel, believe you me.'
The series' technical advisor, Rabbi Steve Leder, was less diplomatic in his response to Brody's comments, calling them 'disgusting' and likening the tone of Brody's remarks to 'asking for a table for two at Craig’s.' Leder's comments highlight the sensitivity of the issue and the potential for division within the cast.
Despite the disagreements, Feldshuh insists that the tensions will not impact the show's future. She wrote on Threads, 'Tensions are NOT RISING. Profound differences of opinion are,' and added, 'None of it will be brought to the set. I deeply enjoy filming NWT and hope we are chosen to go on for a fourth season.'
Erin Foster, the creator and co-showrunner of 'Nobody Wants This,' addressed the situation during an October 27 appearance on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast. She acknowledged the importance of the show's representation of Jewish culture and the need for positive portrayal in the current political climate.
Feldshuh also emphasized the importance of respectful debate, stating, 'I think our work environment, our set is very similar to dinner tables around the world where people are having debate and discussion and disagreeing.' This sentiment reflects the broader context of the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict and the complex emotions it evokes among individuals and communities.
The series, inspired by Foster's relationship with her music exec husband Simon Tikhman, follows the unexpected romance between agnostic podcaster Joanne Williams (Kristen Bell) and progressive Rabbi Noah Roklov (Brody), which shakes both their families as Joanne immerses herself in Noah’s culture and decides to convert to Judaism.
Background
Nobody Wants This is an American romantic comedy television series created by Erin Foster which premiered on Netflix on September 26, 2024 and stars Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Justine Lupe, Timothy Simons and Jackie Tohn.
What's confirmed
- In what must be a really relaxed work environment, Nobody Wants This costar and The Walking Dead alum Tovah Feldshuh has now come out to criticize series star Adam Brody’s assessment that the Israeli government is committing genocide in Gaza.
- “Put me down as thinking it’s a genocide. Put me down as wanting a free Palestine,” Brody told GQ in September.
- “Tensions are NOT RISING,” she wrote in a Threads post on Saturday.
- “While I love Adam, I also disagree with him — and that’s OK,” Foster said.
- Tovah Feldshuh, who stars as Adam Brody ‘s character’s mom in Nobody Wants This, is speaking out about Israel.
What's still developing
- Put me down as wanting a free Palestine.” The 46-year-old, who is Jewish, added, “It’s awful that it’s taken so much death and misery, but it does feel like it’s reaching a breaking point that it should have a while ago.
- In a recent interview, Adam was asked if Hollywood has leaned more conservative in recent years.
- Adam Brody, who plays Rabbi Noah Roklov, made his position emphatically clear in an earlier interview on the crisis in the Middle East.