The Cost of Controversy: Dasha Nekrasova’s Swift Professional Exile Following Fuentes Podcast
In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves through Hollywood’s creative circles, actress Dasha Nekrasova—known for her scene-stealing role in HBO’s Succession and her upcoming appearance in A24’s Materialists—has been dismissed by talent powerhouse Gersh Agency. The decision comes in the wake of a deeply contentious podcast interview that has ignited fierce debate across the entertainment industry.
Deadline has confirmed through agency representatives that Nekrasova’s professional relationship with Gersh has been severed following her participation in a podcast conversation with far-right political commentator Nick Fuentes. The fallout has been swift and uncompromising: not only has the actress lost her representation, but her recently announced role in Iconoclast—a thriller marking Gabriel Basso’s directorial debut—has been rescinded before contracts were even signed.
The interview in question aired on Red Scare, the cultural commentary podcast Nekrasova has co-hosted with Anna Khachiyan since 2018. Posted to YouTube approximately one month ago, the two-and-a-half-hour conversation—titled “Fuentanyl OD”—remained relatively under the radar until recent days, when it began circulating among Hollywood insiders. The video, plagued by what Nekrasova described as “technical problems,” plays largely as an audio-only experience, flickering between sporadic images of the three participants.
With over 220,000 views to date, the conversation has proven incendiary. The trio delved into numerous inflammatory topics, including discussions surrounding what they termed “international jewery,” perpetuating harmful stereotypes about Jewish people, as well as Italians, Asians, and other communities. The dialogue also featured deeply troubling commentary regarding the Holocaust and immigration from developing nations, particularly those involving non-white populations.
Fuentes himself has been widely identified as the de facto leader of the “Groypers”—a faction of young right-wing activists championing an “America First” ideology while rejecting mainstream conservative principles in favor of more radical positions. According to CNN, Fuentes is recognized as “a well-known White nationalist and Holocaust denier.” The livestreamer openly identifies as a Christian nationalist, promoting anti-LGBTQ, anti-feminist, and misogynistic rhetoric.
Nekrasova’s representatives, including attorney Mark A. Gochman, have been contacted for comment, though no official statement from the actress has been issued at this time. The swift professional consequences reflect Hollywood’s increasingly zero-tolerance stance toward associations with extremist ideologies and hate speech.
As the dust settles on this explosive controversy, questions linger about the future trajectory of Nekrasova’s career and the broader implications for public figures who engage with polarizing personalities. The entertainment industry’s response has been unequivocal: certain lines, once crossed, carry immediate and severe professional repercussions.
