Marvel plan to collaborate with Israeli writers on new 'Zodiac' series draws online backlash

Marvel is set to collaborate with two Israeli writers, Ron Leshem and Amit Cohen, on their upcoming espionage series Zodiac, which is currently in development for Disney+. The announcement has already sparked backlash on social media, with some users declaring they will boycott the series due to the Israeli nationality of the writers.

While some criticize the backlash as undermining the series prior to its debut, others argue that the controversy has already overshadowed the possibility of discussing the show on its own merits. Despite no indication that Zodiac will address Israel, the Middle East, or the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the writers' Israeli nationality has already become a source of controversy.

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