Adam McKay
Adam McKay is an acclaimed American filmmaker, producer, and screenwriter known for his work in both comedy and drama. He gained prominence as a co-writer and director of films like 'Anchorman' and 'The Big Short.' Recently, he has been involved in discussions surrounding the political implications of media, particularly in relation to the film adaptation of 'Wicked,' which he described as a radical big studio Hollywood movie.
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Adam McKay was among the film industry figures who condemned the Berlin festival’s silence on the genocide of Palestinians.
‘Yellow Letters’ wins Berlin’s Golden Bear
Taiwan· 2026-02-23
Adam McKay was among the signatories of a letter calling out the festival's stance on the Palestinian genocide.
La Berlinale quiso evitar la controversia política toda la semana, pero su gala terminó con discursos críticos y banderas de Palestina
Costa Rica· 2026-02-22
Adam McKay was among the filmmakers who condemned the festival's silence regarding the Palestinian genocide.
Drama político, ‘Yellow letters’ vence o Festival de Berlim
Brazil· 2026-02-22
Adam McKay signed an open letter condemning the festival's silence on Gaza.
Yellow Letters wins Golden Bear at Berlin film festival dominated by Gaza row | Berlin film festival
United Kingdom· 2026-02-21
Adam McKay was one of the directors who signed the letter condemning the festival's silence on the Palestinian issue.
Berlyno kino festivalio pabaigą užtemdė ginčai dėl Gazos Ruožo
Lithuania· 2026-02-21Adam McKay is included among the artists who expressed their discontent with the Berlinale's censorship.
Obsodba molka o vojni v Gazi
Slovenia· 2026-02-19
Adam McKay, the director of 'Don’t Look Up', is one of the filmmakers criticizing the Berlinale for its institutional silence.
Herrschen „Zensur“ und „Paranoia“ beim Thema Gaza auf der Berlinale? Vorwürfe sind absurd - Kultur
Germany· 2026-02-19Adam McKay is among those protesting the Berlin festival's stance on Gaza.
Javier Bardem och Tilda Swinton protesterar mot Berlinfestivalen
Sweden· 2026-02-18Adam McKay is one of the filmmakers who signed the letter criticizing the Berlinale's stance on Gaza.
Javier Bardem, Tilda Swinton, Paul Laverty y Adam McKay, entre los 80 firmantes de una carta contra la Berlinale por “su silencio sobre Gaza” y “la censura a los artistas” | Cine: estrenos y críticas
Spain· 2026-02-18Adam McKay is among those who signed an open letter condemning the Berlinale’s silence on Gaza.
Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton among those to condemn Berlinale’s ‘silence’ on Gaza | FestivalsUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-18
Adam McKay is the executive producer of The Chair Company and a former writer for Saturday Night Live.
The Chair Company: a conspiração das cadeiras | Streaming
Portugal· 2025-10-13
Adam McKay is among the artists who have signed the boycott against Israel.
Javier Barden faz protesto pró-Palestina no Emmy e pede sanções a IsraelBrazil· 2025-09-15
Adam McKay is one of the filmmakers who may be impacted by the boycott against Israeli cinema.
אולפן הענק יצא נגד עצומת הכוכבים בהוליווד להחרמת ישראל. איך זה ישפיע על המחאה?
Israel· 2025-09-13
Adam McKay is a director who has signed the statement against complicity with Israel.
Ya son 4.000 las figuras del cine que se niegan a trabajar con entidades relacionadas con Israel | CulturaSpain· 2025-09-12
Adam McKay is among the filmmakers who signed a letter denouncing Trump's unprecedented authoritarian attack.
Spike Lee, Adam McKay e outros cineastas assinam carta contra 'ataque autoritário' de Trump à liberdade de expressãoBrazil· 2025-08-06
Adam McKay is referenced as the executive producer of Succession and director of Don’t Look Up.
Tech-bro satire Mountainhead is an insufferable disappointment | Jesse ArmstrongUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-03
Adam McKay is an American director who signed a letter calling for a more robust response from the Academy regarding the treatment of Ballal.
600 miembros de la Academia de Cine de Hollywood se rebelan contra la presidencia por su tibia respuesta tras el ataque al director de ‘No Other Land’ | CulturaSpain· 2025-03-28
Adam McKay is one of the directors advocating for a more forceful response from the Academy concerning Hamdan Ballal's situation.
Academy board to meet as response to No Other Land director’s arrest decried | No Other LandUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-28
Adam McKay described 'Wicked' as one of the most radical big studio Hollywood movies ever made.
Opinion | Is the Movie ‘Wicked Really an Anti-Authoritarian Musical?
United States· 2025-03-02
