Ayo Edebiri Faces Death Threats After Elon Musk Amplifies False Casting Rumor

The actor criticized Musk for spreading an unverified report that falsely claimed she would replace Johnny Depp in a Pirates of the Caribbean reboot.

Ayo Edebiri revealed she received death threats and racial abuse after Elon Musk shared a false rumor about her casting in a Pirates of the Caribbean reboot.
The rumor, posted by a right-wing account, falsely claimed Disney was considering Edebiri to replace Johnny Depp, though no credible sources supported this claim.
Musk amplified the post to his massive following, adding the comment 'Disney sucks,' which led to widespread harassment targeting Edebiri.
Edebiri addressed the incident over a year later, criticizing Musk as a 'fascist' and 'idiot' while referencing his controversial actions and gestures at public events.
Disney has not confirmed any casting decisions for the potential Pirates reboot, and producer Jerry Bruckheimer has stated that multiple scripts are in development.