Fans of the Netflix romantic comedy are defending Adam Brody on 27 October after his co-star's response to his pro-Palestine comments sparked a heated debate online, with some accusing the cast of dismissing the actor's position. The cast of Nobody Wants This has found itself at the centre of an unexpected online debate, and fans are not holding back about whose side they are on.
Adam Brody, who plays the charming rabbi Noah Roklov in the hit Netflix series, has drawn attention for his pro-Palestine comments. However, the discussion took another turn after a co-star responded to his stance, prompting viewers to question whether the actor was being unfairly portrayed by those around him.
Adam Brody's Palestine Comments Spark Debate
The debate began after Brody spoke to GQ about the Israel-Gaza conflict, publicly expressing support for Palestinian freedom and describing the situation in Gaza as genocide.
'I have spoken a lot about it privately. I haven't spoken much about it publicly,' the actor said, before making his position clear.
'Put me down as thinking it's a genocide. Put me down as wanting a free Palestine,' he added. Brody also expressed hope that a future US administration would change policies contributing to the suffering.
The comments quickly attracted attention, partly because Brody plays Rabbi Noah Roklov in Nobody Wants This, a romantic comedy centred on an unconventional rabbi who falls for Joanne Williams, an agnostic podcast host played by Kristen Bell.
Tovah Feldshuh's Response Draws Attention
One of the strongest responses came from Tovah Feldshuh, who plays Bina Roklov, Noah's mother, in the Netflix series. Speaking to The New York Post, Feldshuh criticised the use of the word genocide in connection with Israel's actions in Gaza.
'To accuse the Jewish people of genocide is wild,' she said. 'It's right out of [Adolf] Hitler's playbook. You take the victim and you make the victim the perpetrator.'
Feldshuh also argued that such accusations carry particular weight when made by Jewish people, saying they make a difference to the Jewish community. The disagreement touches on the difficult distinction between criticism of the Israeli government and hostility towards Jewish people, with supporters of Palestinian rights often arguing that the two should not automatically be treated as the same thing.
Erin Foster Says She Disagrees With Brody
Series creator Erin Foster has also addressed the controversy, describing her feelings about Brody's remarks as complicated. Speaking on Amanda Hirsch's Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast, Foster compared the show's working environment to family dinner tables where people can debate and disagree.
'While I love Adam, I also disagree with him — and that's OK,' she said.
Foster also explained that Nobody Wants This was created as a celebration of Jewish identity, drawing inspiration from her own experience of converting to Judaism before marrying music executive Simon Tikhman. She said she wanted Jewish viewers to feel seen and understood, particularly amid what she described as a lack of positive representation of Jewish people.
Why Fans Are Talking About 'Gaslighting'
Some fans have interpreted the responses to Brody's position as an attempt to undermine or discredit him rather than engage with what he actually said. Critics argue that Brody was condemning Israel, not Jewish people as a whole, and that framing his remarks as an attack on Jews shifts attention away from the substance of his pro-Palestine stance.
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The backlash nevertheless reflects a wider frustration among some supporters of Palestine, who believe public figures should be able to criticise a government's actions without having their motives characterised as prejudice. At the same time, concerns about antisemitism and the impact of inflammatory political language remain central to the opposing argument.
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For fans who support Brody's position, the actor's willingness to speak publicly about Palestinian suffering was worth defending. Others focused on how his colleagues responded, turning the conversation into a wider debate about whether expressing solidarity with Palestinians should invite accusations of antisemitism.
Brody has not publicly responded to the latest remarks from his co-stars. For now, the conversation continues online, with viewers weighing in on whether the cast's responses amount to legitimate disagreement.
