Mads Mikkelsen isn’t interested in criticism of the lack of racial and ethnic diversity in his new movie “The Promised Land.” When a reporter pointed out that the movie is “a Danish production that’s entirely Nordic” and asked if the actor is “worried” about the movie being ineligible to be nominated for the Best Picture Oscar once new rules go into effect next year, Mikkelsen shot back, “Are you?”
He continued, “I’m serious and honest, because you’re putting us on the spot, so you answer the question.”
The tense moment took place at the movie’s press conference at the Venice Film Festival following its premiere.