'Nobody Wants This' creator disagrees with show star Adam Brody accusing Israel of 'genocide'
Erin Foster Says She’s “Fine” With Adam Brody’s Disagreeing Views About Israel
Netflix’s comedy‑drama Nobody Wants This is a new voice for Jewish people on television, and its creator, screenwriter‑producer Erin Foster, has come under pressure after star Adam Brody publicly identified his political stance on the Israel‑Palestine conflict. Foster has said that while she disagrees with Brody’s comments, the differing opinions are acceptable within the show’s environment and she has taken steps to address Jewish viewers who have expressed concern.
A “Dinner‑Table” Debate
When asked by Not Skinny But Not Fat about the actor’s recent remarks, Foster described the set of Nobody Wants This as “a place where people are having debate and discussion and disagreeing,” likening it to “dinner tables around the world.” She added that “while I love Adam, I also disagree with him and that’s OK.”
Foster went on to reassure Jewish audiences that she “sees you and hears you.” “I want our Jewish fans to know that I see you and I hear you and I understand how you feel,” she told the podcast. The full interview will air on October 27.
Adam Brody’s GQ Interview
In a September interview with GQ, Brody said Israel’s actions in Gaza were “genocide” and that he supported a “free Palestine.” “It’s awful that it’s taken so many deaths and misery, but it does feel like it should have a break point,” he said, adding, “I’m hopeful that another administration can really do some good and correct some of these policies that are helping that situation be as awful as it is.” He also reflected on the decline of political activism in Hollywood after the 2016 election.
Brody’s remarks were met with swift backlash from Jewish community leaders and fans of the show. Fox News Digital has reached out to the actor’s team for comment, but no response has yet been received.
A Love Letter to Judaism
Foster emphasized that Nobody Wants This was conceived as a “love letter to Judaism.” She explained, “That is why I made this show. It’s because of how beautiful of an experience I’ve had becoming Jewish and being a Jewish person, and sitting here right now at this time in the world where there is almost zero positive representation of Jewish people. I think it’s so important to have that, and that is what this show is intended to be.” She reiterated that “everyone is entitled to a different opinion than me,” underscoring a commitment to free dialogue while maintaining the show’s core mission.
Jewish Community Voices
Mor Greenberg, founder of MorMedia Group—a public‑relations firm that works with Jewish nonprofits and pro‑Israel organizations—took to Fox News Digital to express disappointment at the situation. “It’s disappointing to finally see a mainstream television show celebrating Jewish identity, only to have its leading actor make headlines for comments that are deeply upsetting to many in the Jewish community,” Greenberg said. He added that Hollywood pressures to take a “fashionable position” on Israel “leave little room for anyone who dares to defend it.” Greenberg praised Foster’s response, calling it “understandable” and “important at a time when positive Jewish representation is so desperately needed.”
Bill Maher also weighed in, calling Brody’s stance a “moral confusion” that “fuels antisemitism.” Maher said, “Put me down as thinking it’s a genocide. Put me down as wanting a free Palestine,” echoing Brody’s own words.
Looking Ahead
The conversation is ongoing. Foster’s upcoming interview on Not Skinny But Not Fat will provide a fuller picture of her perspective, and she has pledged to keep the dialogue open on the show’s social‑media channels. Fans of Nobody Wants This will be watching closely as the series continues to balance creative storytelling with the complex realities of Jewish identity in a globalized world.