Actor Zachary Levi Claims He Has Been 'Graylisted' By Hollywood For His Views: 'I'm Still Getting Jobs'

By Favour Adegoke on November 7, 2025 at 6:45 PM EST

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"Shazam" actor Zachary Levi believes he has been "graylisted" by Hollywood for his outspoken political views.

The RFK Jr. and Trump supporter, who is set to release his new film "Sarah's Oil" on Friday, weighed in on how his political views have affected his career but admitted that he hasn't been completely cut off from work.

Zachary Levi also revealed plans to build a world-class entertainment studio where storytelling can thrive without the influence of politics.

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Why Zachary Levi Thinks He Has Been 'Graylisted'

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Levi reflected on his Hollywood journey so far, sharing that his outspoken views on politics have somewhat led to him being "graylisted."

The "Shazam!" star is libertarian but also holds conservative views and supported President Donald Trump in the last election, while expressing his skepticism about vaccines.

He has previously spoken out about how his support for Trump made him a Hollywood outsider and spurred many to refrain from working with him.

In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, he asserted that he has been somewhat cast aside in the industry for his beliefs, while still being offered roles.

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"I might go so far as to say I was graylisted, I guess," the actor told the news outlet. "I'm still getting jobs, and I'm still grateful — very grateful — to be working. And I still have lots of friends in the industry, people who still want to work with me."

The 45-year-old actor expressed gratitude to his colleagues who have stood by him, as well as those who oppose him, explaining that although they may "disagree" on several issues, he "genuinely wants the best for everyone in this world."

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The Actor Wants To Keep Speaking His Truth Despite 'Blowback'

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Levi insisted that there has been "blowback" and "pushback" that arose from his views, saying there are those in Hollywood who don't want to work with him because he "had the audacity" to say he didn't think Kamala Harris "was the right choice in our last election."

He also noted that his decision to call corporations like Pfizer to account contributed to the backlash, "because I think that we've been lied to a lot about everything that's gone on in the last five, six years."

Having expressed his thoughts on the need for "accountability," Levi added that he thinks everyone "ought to have the right to live the life that we choose to live for ourselves, but also recognizing that our individual liberty ends here."

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He noted that once one's liberty starts affecting someone else's own, then there's a "problem," claiming that a lot of the policies on the left "don't take that into account."

"So I don't know. I'm just trying to keep moving forward and speaking up when I think that we're being lied to and speaking up, speaking truth in love. That's all I think we can, all any of us can do. Speak what you believe to be true and speak it in love," Levi stated.

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Zachary Levi Speaks On His New Movie, 'Sarah's Oil'

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In the face of the alleged Hollywood hurdles, Levi has continued to focus on projects that align with his values, including his new film, "Sarah's Oil," which is described as an inspiring story of diversity, faith, and redemption.

The film, which is produced by Amazon Studios and Kingdom Story Company, tells the real-life story of Sarah Rector, a young black girl born in early 1900s Oklahoma Indian territory, who defied poverty to become one of the country's youngest millionaires at age 11.

"When I read the script, I was blown away," he told Fox News Digital. "It was an absolutely true story about this young Black girl in the turn of the century, Tulsa, Oklahoma … who was intelligent and precocious and spirit-filled."

He continued, "She prayed over [the land] and she believed God told her it was full of oil. And she was right."

The prayer led to the discovery of what became the largest and purest oil reserve in North America, bringing young Sarah fame and fortune.

"I thought, how have I never heard this story before?" Levi said, before adding: "Why is it that no one I know has ever heard this story before?"

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The Actor Plans To Establish A New Studio

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Meanwhile, the "American Underdog" star has undertaken an audacious project to rid Hollywood stories of political influence. He is currently working on establishing a $100 million Wyldwood Studios in Austin, Texas.

Levi has a vision of providing a base for producing content that reflects a different set of political and spiritual values than what is currently dominating the mainstream industry.

"I've got wonderful friends and commitments from studios like Angel Studios, Kingdom Story, and Wonder Projects," the actor said. "All of them are dedicated toward making really excellent family entertainment."

Zachary Levi Says He Is Not Trying To Make 'Conservative Movies': 'I Want To Tell Great Stories'

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Although the studio would focus on faith-based films, Levi noted that it has not been established as a conservative option to what is currently attainable in Los Angeles.

"For me, it's really just about taking agenda out, focusing on excellence. Not having a political agenda," he explained.

Levi continued, "You know, I don't need to go make conservative movies to battle what are left-leaning movies or what. I just want to make great movies. I want to tell great stories, entertaining stories."

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