Erin Foster Disagrees with Adam Brody's Pro-Palestine Stance

The premiere of 'Nobody Wants This' Season 3 spotlights Erin Foster's mission to create positive Jewish representation. The Netflix series, which began streaming this week, is a love letter to Judaism based on Foster's own love life. Foster, who converted to Judaism before marrying Simon Tikhman, created and stars in the show. It chronicles the love story between an agnostic sex podcaster, Joanne Williams (Kristen Bell), and a rabbi, Noah Roklov (Adam Brody).

Foster's advocacy for Jewish representation now exists alongside a public political disagreement with her lead actor. Adam Brody opened up about his views on the Israel-Gaza conflict in a September GQ interview. He described Israel's war on Gaza as a genocide and called for a free Palestine. "Put me down as thinking it’s a genocide. Put me down as wanting a free Palestine," Brody said.

Public Disagreement on Politics

Erin Foster addressed Brody's comments on the Not Skinny Not Fat podcast, which airs October 27. She stated she disagrees with his stance. "While I love Adam, I also disagree with him. And that’s OK," Foster said. She affirmed that everyone is entitled to a different opinion. Foster described their show's work environment as being like dinner tables where people debate and disagree.

Her primary focus remains on the show's representation. Sitting here right now at this time in the world where there is almost zero positive representation of Jewish people, I think it’s so important to have that, Foster stated. She added a direct message to fans: I want our Jewish fans to know that I see you and I hear you and I understand how you feel.

Brody's Comments and Reactions

Brody acknowledged he had not spoken much about the conflict publicly before the GQ interview. He also said he avoids wearing a pin about the issue to prevent questions. His comments have drawn criticism from within the show's own community. Rabbi Steve Leder, a technical consultant for the series' first season, called Brody's statements shocking and disgusting. Leder said using the word genocide flippantly was disgusting and advised people to say nothing if they know nothing about the topic.

Foster has her own history of commenting on the conflict. In 2021, she wrote that nothing happening in Israel and Palestine was acceptable or comfortable to look at. She cited innocent lives lost and the lack of human rights under Hamas. Foster expressed support for a two-state resolution where both Palestinians and Jews could live in peace, sharing the holy land.

The Show's Continued Success

Despite the off-screen disagreement, the show itself continues to find success. Season three is now available for streaming. A review in The Guardian gave the new episodes four stars. Critic Jack Seale said the new episodes will make fans of the show fall in love with it all over again. The podcast episode featuring Foster's full discussion of Brody's comments will be released on October 27.