# Danny Trejo’s Son Explains Pro-ICE Movie Backlash

> Danny Trejo’s son clarifies his dad’s pro-ICE film controversy: 'People aren’t turning down work'.
- Title: Danny Trejo’s Son Explains Pro-ICE Movie Backlash · IndieWire
- Summary: Danny Trejo’s son clarifies his dad’s pro-ICE film controversy: 'People aren’t turning down work'. Danny Trejo’s son Gilbert explains his father’s…
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- Source: IndieWire — https://indiewire.com/features/interviews/danny-trejo-son-explains-pawn-shop-ice-controversy-1235221712
- Author: Alison Foreman
- Published: 2026-10-15T21:45:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: danny trejo, gibert trejo, pawn shop, pro-ice, the daily wire, ben shapiro, indiewire, entertainment, culture
## Danny Trejo’s Son Explains Pro-ICE Movie Backlash
Danny Trejo’s son Gilbert explains his father’s pro-ICE movie controversy after the actor accepted a role without knowing Ben Shapiro or The Daily Wire were involved.

> People are not turning down work
## Pawn Shop Movie Controversy
The indie film 'Pawn Shop' follows a Mexican American store owner trying to keep peace amid protests and violence, drawing backlash for its pro-ICE stance.
## Danny Trejo’s Role
Danny Trejo, 82, was excited to play a good guy after his son described his father saying, 'Oh, cool. I’m playing a good guy.'

> Oh, cool. I’m playing a good guy
## Key takeaway

Danny Trejo’s son Gilbert explains his father’s involvement in a pro-ICE movie despite backlash, emphasizing the actor’s commitment to work.