Terry Gilliam provided insights on how Donald Trump's re-election has influenced comedy and his next project, The Carnival at the End of Days. Gilliam claims that while people may feel freer to laugh now, Trump's actions have destroyed satire. He criticized 'woke' identity politics for making comedians timid, stating this has affected the ability to joke about humanity. His film project, centered on God ending humanity, has been impacted by the complex political landscape, which he believes has derailed the original satire intended for the movie.
Terry Gilliam argues that the second Trump presidency has significantly impacted comedy, suggesting it has simultaneously made people less afraid to laugh, yet has 'destroyed satire'. He believes the shifting political landscape has disrupted the essence of satire.
Gilliam expresses concern over 'woke' identity politics affecting comedy, mentioning how activists with a narrow viewpoint have made people timid about humor. He critiques this environment, stating that irony and satire feel virtually dead.
He elaborates on his upcoming project, The Carnival at the End of Days, claiming that the concept was a satire on recent years, which Trump's influence has disrupted, ultimately declaring, 'he's killed my movie.'
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