Daily Wire suspends production on Danny Trejo film Pawn Shop in Montana

Production on the film Pawn Shop has been temporarily suspended in Livingston, Montana, after local residents protested against the project. The Los Angeles Times, Complex, Deadline, AOL, and IMDb all report that filming on the feature was halted following local concerns over its subject matter and filming conditions. [1][2][3][4][6]

The project is co-produced by the right-wing media outlet the Daily Wire, according to the Los Angeles Times and World of Reel. The Los Angeles Times reports that the film is allegedly inspired by the fatal shooting of Renee Good by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minneapolis. [1][5]

The film features actor Danny Trejo, who is joined in the cast by Harvey Keitel and Henry Thomas, according to World of Reel. World of Reel also reports that the pro-ICE project is connected to Daily Wire co-founder Ben Shapiro. [1][5]

Deadline and IMDb both report that the filming suspension followed a special city meeting held in Montana after residents raised issues about the production. [3][6]