[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for The Last of Us, Season 1 Episode 8, “When We Are in Need.”]
Rainn Wilson, particularly known for his role as Dwight in the US version of the deskspeaking out against “anti-Christian bias” in Hollywood after an episode of HBO’s The last of us Where a cult leader justifies his actions with scripture.
“I think there is an anti-Christian bias in Hollywood,” Wilson said chirp On Saturday, March 11th. Once I became the character of David V The last of us As I started reading from the Bible I knew it would be an awful villain. Could a preacher reading the Bible on a program be truly loving and kind? “
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In episode 8 of the show, which aired on March 5th, David is a Bible-preaching cannibal preacher played by Scott Shepherd. His villainy extends beyond cannibalism as he attempts to sexually assault Ellie (played by Bella Ramsey). Read our summary here.
Wilson, who follows the Baha’i faith, continued his tweet on Monday not with any evangelistic motives, but to advocate for religious equality within the industry. Also, I’m not a Christian. He said. “Of course it is true that the evangelical/political alliance is doing our country a great deal of harm. Banning books – banning liberties – denying disturbing science, taking a grotesque anti-LGBTQ+ platform…”
He continued, “Most of the Christians I know are kind, accepting, loving, and striving to make the world a better place. They should also be honored in the media.”
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The last of us It has been renewed for a second season. According to lead actor Pedro Pascal, filming is scheduled to begin this year. See all of the music from the first season of the series here.
I think there is an anti-Christian bias in Hollywood. Once David’s character in “The Last of Us”
As I started reading from the Bible I knew it would be an awful villain. Could a preacher reading the Bible on a program be actually loving and kind?—RainnWilson (@rainnwilson) March 11, 2023
Also, I am not a Christian.
—RainnWilson (@rainnwilson) March 13, 2023
But most Christians I know are kind, accepting, loving, and striving to make the world a better place. They should also be honored in the media.
—RainnWilson (@rainnwilson) March 13, 2023
