Joe Locke signs Palestinian pledge over genocide and apartheid

Thursday, 11 September 2025 13:25

Manx film and TV star Joe Locke has signed a pledge not to work with Israeli companies, alongside almost 4,000 other people in the entertainment industry.

The Agatha All Along and Heartstopper star joins the likes of Olivia Coleman, Joaquin Phoenix and Guy Pearce on the list of celebrities collected by campaign group Film Workers For Palestine.

Those signing the pledge say they won't work with Israeli film institutions such as festivals or production companies.

The pledge says Israeli interests are implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinians.

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