Ayo Edebiri Criticizes Elon Musk for Sharing False Casting Rumor That Led to Harassment

The actress revealed she received death threats and racial slurs after Musk amplified a fake report about her involvement in a Pirates of the Caribbean reboot.

Elon Musk shared a false report on X (formerly Twitter) in February 2024 claiming Ayo Edebiri would replace Johnny Depp in a Pirates of the Caribbean reboot, accompanied by the caption 'Disney sucks.'
The fabricated rumor led to a wave of online abuse directed at Edebiri, including death threats and racial slurs, despite her having no involvement with the franchise.
Edebiri recently addressed the incident on Instagram, calling Musk a 'fascist' and an 'idiot' for spreading misinformation and reflecting on the harassment she endured.
Disney has been developing multiple potential scripts for a Pirates of the Caribbean revival, but no official casting or production decisions have been announced.
Edebiri's career continues to thrive, with recent accolades for her role in FX's 'The Bear' and the release of her new film 'Opus' this week.