Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris was asked about politics this week while promoting his film Sunny Dancer at the 2026 Berlinale International Film Festival.
“I think we live in a strangely algorithmic and divided world right now, and so as artists, I’m always interested in doing things that are apolitical. Because we’re all, as humans, wanting to connect in some way,” he said. “That’s why we experience things together. And so when you get to go to a film where you’re caring about the people, you’re caring about the heart of what’s happening, you’re watching this film of these young adults growing up under the umbrella of a world where some of them won’t, and I think that is so touching and also kind of exciting and rebellious and horny, and then it’s fun to be able to witness that without having to process it through a contemporary lens. Right?”
Another reporter asked Neil: “Do you dare to criticize your government and do you think democracy in the U.S. is in danger?”
“Wow. While I have my own political opinions, I think as a performer, especially in this kind of movie, [I’m] trying to be as inclusive [as possible.] I never read this script as a political statement. It was much more about a human growing up and having realizations about themselves, singularly and [about] friendship,” he answered.
Kevin James
In a recent interview with Variety, Kevin James spoke about being apolitical publicly.
“Politically, for me to speak on it, there are experts who know much more than I do. I’m just focusing on what I can do, delivering a fun, heartfelt break from the craziness of the world. Everybody carries themselves around all day long with a lot of stress. It’s necessary in some ways, but you also need a break. You’ve got to look around and find the good in things. Otherwise, you’re just not going to function. I want to make people have fun, have hope and get a nice escape in their day,” he told the publication.