Mark Ruffalo, the Oscar-nominated actor, has voiced strong opposition to Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, claiming that his outspoken criticism may have landed him on a 'banned actors' list. During a recent podcast appearance, Ruffalo stated, "I’m already on a list. I’m already not a friend of these people," emphasizing the need to speak out against corporate bullying. He, along with attorney Norm Eisen, is advocating for antitrust laws to prevent the merger, which is valued at $110 billion and expected to close in the third quarter of 2026. Ruffalo's open letter against the merger has garnered over 5,000 signatures, highlighting a culture of fear in Hollywood where many actors are reluctant to voice their concerns due to potential retaliation. He noted that the most revealing aspect of the letter was not who signed it, but who did not, citing fear rather than disagreement as the reason. Ruffalo has previously expressed similar sentiments in an op-ed published in The New York Times, where he called for collective action against the merger.