Speaking to reporters during a press conference on Wednesday, Schnabel shared his stance on the situation. “I think there’s no reason to boycott artists,” he explained (via Metro).

“I selected those actors for their merits as actors – and they’ve done an extraordinary job in the film – and that’s about it. I think we should talk about the movie rather than this issue.”

According to the report, neither Gadot nor Butler had their invitations revoked. However, the two actors have not been spotted on the Lido island – where the Venice Film Festival is held.

Speaking to reporters during a press conference on Wednesday, Schnabel shared his stance on the situation. “I think there’s no reason to boycott artists,” he explained (via Metro).

“I selected those actors for their merits as actors – and they’ve done an extraordinary job in the film – and that’s about it. I think we should talk about the movie rather than this issue.”

According to the report, neither Gadot nor Butler had their invitations revoked. However, the two actors have not been spotted on the Lido island – where the Venice Film Festival is held.