Billie Eilish, Cillian Murphy, Joaquin Phoenix, Javier Bardem and a lot of different celebrities appeared in a video shared Wednesday by “Collectively for Palestine” forward of the group’s star-studded profit present in London.
The video begins with most of its individuals saying “Palestine” in unison, earlier than “Succession” star Brian Cox seems and explains to viewers, “Now we have to inform the reality on behalf of the folks of Palestine.”
Later within the video, British comic and movie and TV star Steve Coogan remarks, “It’s necessary to talk out now, not when that is over. Proper now, whereas it’s taking place. Pressurize your authorities, lend your help to those that are peacefully campaigning. Name for a ceasefire. Cease the killing.”
The video, which additionally options appearances from “The White Lotus” star Natasha Rothwell, “Dangerous Sisters” star Sharon Horgan and “Weapons” actor Benedict Wong, amongst others, was launched simply hours earlier than the Collectively For Palestine profit live performance is scheduled to happen. The occasion will likely be held 11 a.m. Wednesday on the OVO Enviornment Wembley in London and will likely be live-streamed on-line.
Organized by Brian Eno, the live performance is meant to lift cash for Palestinian-led organizations, together with Taawon, Palestine Youngsters’s Aid Fund and Palestine Medical Aid Service. These inquisitive about contributing can even buy merchandise from Collectively For Palestine’s on-line digital store.
The live performance will characteristic performances by Bastille, James Blake and Portishead, in addition to appearances from celebrities like Florence Pugh, Benedict Cumberbatch and Riz Ahmed. You possibly can try the total lineup beneath.
The occasion comes simply days after “Hacks” star Hannah Einbinder brought about waves when she stated “f—okay ICE” and “Free Palestine” in her Emmys acceptance speech Sunday. Javier Bardem equally reiterated his help for the Palestinians on the Emmys crimson carpet.
The live performance additionally comes within the wake of a pledge signed by over 4,000 Hollywood staff calling for the business to boycott Israeli firms and establishments as a part of an try and “finish our complicity in Israel’s genocide in Gaza.” The pledge’s signatories embody Phoenix, Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone.
The hassle has acquired pushback each inside and out of doors of Hollywood, together with by Paramount Photos, which outright condemned the boycott calls final week.
The complete listing of Wednesday’s “Collectively For Palestine” video individuals will be discovered beneath.
Joaquin Phoenix
Cillian Murphy
Billie Eilish
Finneas O’Connell
Javier Bardem
Natasha Rothwell
Michael Wayne Rosen
Sharon Horgan
Steve Coogan
Penélope Cruz
Benedict Wong
India Amarteifio
Annie Mac
Nan Goldin
Peter Gabriel
Denise Gough
Ben Howard
Harriet Walter
Rupi Kaur
Max Porter
Caitríona Balfe
Chris O’Dowd
Brian Cox
Daybreak O’Porter
Malala Yousafzai
Indya Moore
Nikita Gill
Luis Tosar
Residente
Carlos Bardem
Tamar Novas
Tahar Rahim
