Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones Support ‘Normal People’ Author Sally Rooney After U.K. Bans Her Books: She’s a ‘Writer, Not a Terrorist’
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Actors Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones have joined a prominent group of entertainment figures in signing an open letter supporting author Sally Rooney. The support follows a decision by the United Kingdom to ban Rooney's books due to her public support for Palestine.
The open letter, which describes the author with the phrase "Sally Rooney is a writer, not a terrorist," also includes signatures from Jessie Buckley, Susan Sarandon, Tilda Swinton, Alison Oliver, Jonathan Glazer, and Armando Iannucci. Rooney previously achieved widespread acclaim and catapulted Mescal and Edgar-Jones to international fame following the television adaptation of her bestselling novel, "Normal People."
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The Hollywood Reporter (US)Focuses primarily on the broad coalition of international celebrity signatories supporting Rooney.
Variety (US)Emphasizes the personal and professional connection between Rooney and her breakout TV stars.
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