‘Wicked’ Won’t Play in Kuwait Theaters, Local Media Speculates It’s Because of LGBTQ Cast
“Wicked” has been banned in Kuwait on the eve of its local theatrical release. Local media speculates the decision was prompted by the film's LGBTQ cast.
The Gulf state previously banned “Barbie” to protect “public ethics.”https://t.co/rKXk66wBov
- Variety (@Variety) December 4, 2024
“Wicked” has been removed from cinema listings in Kuwait on the eve of its local theatrical release, becoming the latest Hollywood import to be banned in the Gulf state. The country previously banned “Barbie” to protect public ethics.
Some local media have speculated that the decision was prompted by the fact that the Universal Pictures’ critically-acclaimed musical boasts a LGBTQ cast.
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