Marvel actor Mark Ruffalo has weighed in on the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live!warning Disney of the potential consequences if the show is permanently cancelled.
Posting on ThreadsRuffalo reshared a report that claimed Disney’s stock fell 7% after ABC pre-empted the programme. He added, “It’s going to go down a lot further if they cancel his show. Disney does not want to be the ones that broke America.” While the report he shared was inaccurate—Disney stock was down about 1% on both September 18 and 19 —his comments highlight the attention surrounding ABC’s decision.
Ruffalo, who has portrayed Bruce Banner, also known as The Hulk, in Marvel’s cinematic universe since 2012’s The Avengersremains a high-profile figure within Disney’s entertainment empire. His comments could therefore carry weight as negotiations around the future of Jimmy Kimmel Live! continue.
Reportedly Disney has already been hit with financial repercussions, with Culture Base reporting a $3.87 billion market value drop following the suspension. Though not confirmed by the company, the figure reflects investor concerns as boycotts trend online
ABC meanwhile, confirmed that Jimmy Kimmel Live! was pulled from its schedule “indefinitely” after Nexstar Media, one of the largest TV station owners in the United States, pledged to pre-empt broadcasts following its objections to Kimmel’s remarks about conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
