Maltese politician calls out Ridley Scott for ‘disrespectful’ comments about country
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‘Gladiator II’ director advised people against vacationing in the island country. Gladiator 2 director Ridley Scott is facing backlash for comments he made about Malta, one of the locations where he filmed scenes for the long-awaited sequel. While speaking with Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan during a recent promotional Q&A, Scott, 87, advised people against vacationing in the European island country.
Calling Malta, where he’s filmed three times, “a treasure trove of architecture,” Scott said: “I wouldn’t advise going there on holiday.”. He then added: “I would not go back there on holiday. But see, architecture goes from medieval right into the Renaissance, and when it’s good, it’s spectacular.”.
“Dear Ridley Scott, You have achieved worldwide fame and probably deserve it; You have amassed countless accolades and with that contingent wealth which you have earned; You have mesmerized millions with tales of historic legend brought to life,” Delia wrote.
“Sadly however seems you have not managed to learn respect,” he said. “Towards those who welcomed you warmly, shared and lent their history and culture and showered you with millions to credit to your tax bill. How unfortunate. You advised the world not to visit us as tourists.”.
“Well, allow me to advise you not to visit at all. Not to screen your movies, not to plunder our hard earned tax coffers and certainly not to spit disrespect in our faces,” he concluded. The Independent has contacted Scott’s representative for comment.
