Wagner Moura on why he believes Americans take democracy for granted
Wagner Moura on why he believes Americans take democracy for granted:
"When I was doing 'Civil War,' I was constantly thinking about how differently Brazil reacted to our insurrection — in a better way than you guys did, because Brazil was quick to do the right thing and send the message that you can’t mess with democracy. We sent people to jail. Bolsonaro is in jail.
In America, it’s as if they’re testing, like a kid — they’re like, 'I’m going to do it,' and if there’s no reaction, then what? I feel like the U.S. and its institutions are not responding with appropriate firmness — putting up boundaries, people facing consequences."
Check out the full interview at the link:
https://variety.com/2026/film/awards/wagner-moura-brazil-oscars-donald-trump-dictatorship-1236642762/