Oscar-winner Jordan Peele has reflected on what it was like to work with supporters of Donald Trump on the set of his hit film Get Out.
Since its release in 2017, the critically acclaimed horror movie has been applauded for its satirical commentary on racism in America.
The film, which starred British actor Daniel Kaluuya, was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.
Get Out was filmed in February 2016, one year after Trump formally announced his presidential candidacy. Peele noted that many members of the movie’s production crew were obvious supporters of Trump.
Peele said: “We shot with people who were of different political persuasions and it was cool. I liked them. I liked the feeling down there.”
The 41-year-old, who identifies as a Democrat, went on to explain that Get Out had been made at a time when such political differences did not automatically lead to tensions boiling over in the way they may have done in the more recent years of Trump’s presidency.
“There was this feeling of America that was still happening where we have different beliefs, and I may even kinda think you’re racist but we’re stuck here and we’re going to be cordial to one another, and hey, maybe we might even connect,” said Peele.
Speaking about Trump’s loss to President-elect Joe Biden in the November US election, the director added: “The vibe shifted… it’s crazy, even as soon as [Trump] was voted out, all of a sudden it felt like I could f*** with them again now that he’s gone.”
In the same interview, Peele revealed that he is retiring from acting, stating: “I think I got enough.”
