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Daily Mail
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Police called as pro-Palestine protesters disrupt filming of Israeli-born star Gal Gadot's new film in London
Pro-Palestine protestors have once again disrupted filming of Israeli-born Gal Gadot's new film in London. Activists wearing keffiyehs over their faces clanged metal saucepan lids and shouted from megaphones on Waterloo Bridge this morning. Chants of 'Gal Gadot not welcome here' and 'Gal Gadot you can't hide' were heard as the actress was filming for The Runner. Sirens blared out of megaphones as the gathering protestors waved Palestinian flags and dangled a red banner over the railings with 'Stop Starving Gaza ' written in white letters. Gadot, donning a black outfit, could be seen chatting with other crew members as protestors screamed at her from the other side of the bridge: 'Gal Gadot, shame on you.' Scotland Yard officers were called to the area and swiftly moved the protestors away from the area. No arrests were made. The Israeli actress, 40, who served in the IDF, has been vocal in her support of Israel 's invasion of Gaza following the October 7 Hamas attacks. A Pro-Palestine protestor holds up a cardboard sign with the words :'Trash Gadot not welcome in London!' The Runner centres on a high-flying attorney (Gal) who has to race through London to try to save her abducted son. It is being produced by David Kosse via his new London-based production company Rockwood Pictures. Pro-Palestine activists have been repeatedly targeting Gadot's filming in London. The latest rally is the second in eight days with protestors last holding up the set in Moorgate. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: 'Police were called to reports of a small group of protesters on Waterloo Bridge at 8.42am on Sunday, 18 May. 'Officers arrived swiftly and moved them on. No arrests were made.' Last night, Gadot posted a short clip on her Instagram account of her chatting with Israel's Eurovision entrant Yuval Raphael ahead of her taking to the stage. Yuval reposted the video on her account alongside a heart emoji and the message: 'Gal thank you so much!! 'This call made me so much stronger, you are called Wonder Woman for a reason.' Meanwhile, on Tuesday Gadot's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony was hit by warring protestors amid ongoing controversy over her 'woke' film Snow White. The actress, who plays the Evil Queen in the live action remake alongside Rachel Zegler's Snow White, looked delighted as she arrived to receive the accolade - but outside the barriers, drama was unfolding. In dramatic video captured by, police were seen running after a member of the public amid claims 'a pro-Palestine protestor stole a pro-Israel protester's flag.' Pro-Palestine protestors had gathered outside the ceremony carrying signs reading: 'Heroes fight like Palestinians' and 'Viva Viva Palestina.' Israeli actress Gadot who formerly served in the IDF - is staunchly pro-Israel. The unidentified man was seen being grabbed by police and pushed against a wall, as screams rang out from the crowd. Recent claims emerged that a feud was brewing between Gadot and Zegler - who is pro-Palestine - over their opposing stances on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Zegler was tellingly not in attendance at the ceremony. Gadot seemed unaware of the altercation unfolding outside as she posed with her husband Jaron Varsano and their four daughters, as well as Fast & Furious co-star Vin Diesel and Wonder Woman director Patti Jenkins. In an interview published Tuesday with Variety, Gadot spoke about how she felt compelled to speak out on politics after the October 7 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel. She said: 'After October 7th [2023], I don't talk politics — because who cares about the celebrity talking about politics? I'm an artist. I want to entertain people. I want to bring hope and be a beacon of light whenever I say anything about the world. 'But on October 7th, when people were abducted from their homes, from their beds, men, women, children, elderly, Holocaust survivors, were going through the horrors of what happened that day, I could not be silent. 'I'm not a hater. I'm a grandchild of a Holocaust survivor who came to Israel and established his family from scratch after his entire family was erased in Auschwitz. And on the other side of my family, I'm eighth generation Israeli. I'm an indigenous person of Israel. 'I am all about humanity and I felt like I had to advocate for the hostages. I am praying for better days for all,' she continues. 'I want everybody to have good life and prosperity, and the ability to raise their children in a safe environment.'
Daily Mail
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Pro-Palestinian protesters halt Gal Gadot's new film The Runner again as filming is brought to a standstill in London
Pro-Palestine protesters banged drums and shouted 'shame on you' as they brought Gal Gadot's new film The Runner to a standstill in London. The Israeli actress, who served in the IDF, has been vocal in her support of Israel 's invasion of Gaza following the October 7 Hamas attacks. Footage of Eye on Palestine members at the scene shows a man with a dog and several other objectors chanting and clapping in the face of police officers. They shout slogans addressed at Ms Gadot like 'your hands are bloody' and 'we can't deal with genocide'. The 40-year-old - who was previously seen on set donning a tight blue running jacket and black leggings - was reportedly replaced with a body double. Her character is seen on a run after dropping her child at school. The Runner centres on a high-flying attorney (Gal) who has to race through London to try to save her abducted son. It is being produced by David Kosse via his new London-based production company Rockwood Pictures. Gal's outing on Friday follows a string of controversies that have marred her latest Disney film, Snow White, including claims of a feud between her and Rachel Zegler. While Gal is said to have got on well with Rachel Zegler during filming, it is thought their relationship froze when Rachel started sharing her pro-Palestine views. Meanwhile the remake later hit another snag after Lebanon banned the film from its cinemas nationwide. The Middle East nation made the move last week because of star Gal, who plays the Evil Queen in the box office bomb. Gal, an Israeli, is on Lebanon's boycott list because of her past service in the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and her vocal support for Israel. Eye on Palestine said on X during the protest: 'This is not just about one celebrity. It's about the normalization of war crimes in pop culture.' The group concluded by stating 'disruption is our duty'. Paul Heron, legal director of the Public Interest Law Centre has previously said it is 'shocking' British citizens have actively served in Israel's armed forces. He made the comments in relation to a report he had commissioned accusing ten British Nationals serving in the force of war crimes. MailOnline has contacted the Met Police for comment on the pro-Palestine protest.
Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Gal Gadot sprints across a road while filming in East London for latest movie
Gal Gadot was seen filming her latest movie in East London this week, sprinting through the city's streets. The actress, 40, was followed by a camera crew as she tore through the streets. During the shoot, she was dressed head to toe in lycra, adding a blue jacket and a pair of bright red sneakers. Gal was filming scenes for her new movie, The Runner. The Runner centers on a high-flying attorney (Gal) who has to race through London to try to save her abducted son. It is being produced by David Kosse via his new London-based production company Rockwood Pictures. It comes after Gal was reportedly left fuming after pro-Palestine protesters swarmed the set on Friday. The actress, who has been vocal in her support of Israel, was escorted off set as activists carrying flags shouted 'stop bombing Palestine' through a megaphone. One man banged a drum to cause maximum to disruption to filming in London. Police were called and the actress was replaced by a body double.
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Israeli actress Gal Gadot forced to stop filming The Runner after pro-Palestine protesters swarm London set
Gal Gadot was said to be fuming after a group of pro-Palestine protesters swarmed the set of her new movie The Runner and interrupted filming. The Israeli actress, who has been vocal in her support of the war against Hamas, was escorted off set as activists brandishing flags shouted 'stop bombing Palestine ' through a megaphone. One man was also seen banging a drum to cause maximum disruption to the filming that was taking place by a canal in Camden, north London, on Wednesday. Police were called in to manage the situation and Gal was reportedly replaced by a body double. Pictures show around a dozen police officers engaging with protesters on Camden Road. It is unclear if any arrests were made. The demonstration is likely a blow for Gal who appeared in good spirits when she was first spotted filming The Runner with co-star Damien Lewis last week. The actress, 39, who previously served in the Israeli Defence Forces, donned a tight blue running jacket and black leggings that showed off her incredible frame. The look was teamed with bright red trainers, a running bag, and arm pouch. Her character was seen on a run after dropping her child at school, where she bumped into Damien's character. Damien, 54, meanwhile cut a suave figure on set as he sported a strong moustache and slicked back hair. He opted for a black structured coat layered over brown trousers and a matching jumper. The ensemble was finished with smart black shoes and a pair of black leather gloves. His character was seen looking suspicious as he walked down the street past the school. The Runner centres on a high-flying attorney (Gal) who has to race through London to try to save her abducted son. It is being produced by David Kosse via his new London-based production company Rockwood Pictures. Gal's outing on Friday follows a string of controversies that have marred her latest Disney film, Snow White, including claims of a feud between her and Rachel Zegler. While Gal is said to have got on well with Rachel Zegler during filming, it is thought their relationship froze when Rachel started sharing her pro-Palestine views. One man was also seen banging a drum to cause maximum disruption to the filming that was taking place by a canal in Camden on Wednesday Meanwhile the remake later hit another snag after Lebanon banned the film from its cinemas nationwide. The Middle East nation made the move last week because of star Gal, who plays the Evil Queen in the box office bomb. Gal an Israeli, is on Lebanon's boycott list because of her past service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and her vocal support for Israel in its war against Hamas. Lebanon has previously banned other Gal movies including Wonder Woman and Death On The Nile over the star's nationality.
Daily Mail
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Gal Gadot moves on from Snow White drama as she gets to work with Damien Lewis on new thriller The Runner
Gal Gadot moved on from the Snow White drama as she was seen filming with Damien Lewis for their new thriller The Runner on Friday. Since its release last month, her Disney film has been hit by a string of controversies, including claims of a feud between stars Gal and Rachel Zegler, who play the Evil Queen and Snow White respectively. Taking her mind off the matter, Gal appeared in high spirits as she was spotted on set of her new film. The actress, 39, donned a tight blue running jacket and black leggings that showed off her incredible frame. The look was teamed with bright red trainers, a running bag, and arm pouch. Her character was seen on a run after dropping her child at school, where she bumped into Damien's character. Taking her mind off the matter, Gal appeared in high spirits as she was spotted on set of her new film beaming broadly Damien, 54, cut a suave figure on set as he sported a strong moustache and slicked back hair. He opted for a black structured coat layered over brown trousers and a matching jumper. The ensemble was finished with smart black shoes and a pair of black leather gloves. His character was seen looking suspicious as he walked down the street past the school. The Runner centres on a high-flying attorney (Gal) who has to race through London to try to save her abducted son. It is being produced by David Kosse via his new London-based production company Rockwood Pictures. The Runner marks the company's first project in production. Gal's outing comes after the Snow White remake hit another snag as Lebanon has banned the film from its cinemas nationwide. Damien's character was seen looking suspicious as he walked down the street past the school The Middle East nation made the move last week because of star Gal, who plays the Evil Queen in the box office bomb. Gal an Israeli, is on Lebanon's boycott list because of her past service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and her vocal support for Israel in its war against Hamas. Lebanon has previously banned other Gal movies including Wonder Woman and Death On The Nile over the star's nationality. It is not the first time that the Israel-Hamas conflict has upended the $200 million flick, with Gal also said to have been embroiled in a 'feud' with co-star Rachel, an outspoken Palestine supporter. The $270 million remake was panned by critics and flopped at the box office following its release last month, and is reportedly on track to lose upwards of $115 million. Rachel has bore the brunt of the blame for the underperforming film, as the actress came under scrutiny for her remarks before its release, including sharing her views on the Middle East crisis. She was also criticized for her woke takes on the 1937 classic, where she described Prince Charming as 'literally a stalker.' While Rachel's remarks on the decades-old story came under fire - alongside Disney's decision to create CGI gnomes instead of hiring actors with dwarfism - the conflict in the Middle East undercut the film's release more than anything else. Rachel and Gal are said to have gotten on well during filming - but their relationship froze over when Rachel began publicly sharing her pro-Palestinian views. Producers opted to premiere the movie at a remote Spanish castle where only Rachel attended as its promotional tour was rocked by controversies. Issues began when Disney released its trailer last summer, with fans sharing their doubts over Rachel's casting, including a Latina being chosen to portray a character known for being 'as white as snow.' Others took issue with Gal's casting amid Israel's devastation of Gaza, with pro-Palestine viewers calling for a boycott of the film.
