The duo’s decision to reject such a high-profile deal has sparked backlash, particularly given the enormous sum of money at stake. A $500 million film project would be one of the largest deals in Netflix’s history, and their refusal is seen by some as a bold statement against what they see as an increasingly “woke” culture in Hollywood. Their stance is not just about the content of the proposed project itself, but also what they believe Netflix represents in terms of pushing a political agenda.