Is The Beekeeper’s plot twist inspired by Joe and Hunter Biden? Here’s what the makers said
The Beekeeper," has stirred speculation among fans, drawing parallels to Joe and Hunter Biden as potential inspirations for the movie's villains.
The Plot Twist in «The Beekeeper»
Towards the conclusion of the second act, audiences learn that the unscrupulous tech CEO, Derek Danforth (played by Josh Hutcherson), is the son of the president (portrayed by Jemma Redgrave). Furthermore, Derek has exploited his mother's position to advance his questionable business dealings. The revelation goes on to suggest that President Danforth's election was tainted by illicit funds injected into the political process.
Want a Loan? Get cash against your Mutual Funds in 4 hours
In a different time, this plot twist might not have triggered much contemplation. However, in the current climate of discussions around Hunter Biden's alleged exploitation of his father's name and the baseless claims of election fraud during Donald Trump's presidency, some viewers are keen on identifying echoes of real-life events in the movie's narrative.
Director and Actor Respond to Speculation
Director David Ayer, when questioned about the twist and whether it aimed to provoke real-life discussions, emphasized that the movie is fundamentally an action film and not designed to comment on contemporary events.
“At the end of the day, it’s just an action movie,” Ayer stated. “The White House has a long and nonpartisan history of problematic First Family members.”
Josh Hutcherson echoed Ayer's sentiments, highlighting that the twist wasn't intended to be dissected through the lens of real-world politics.
“Things in politics can be dirty, and money comes from all sorts of weird places,” Hutcherson commented. “So is there some kind of inspiration on things that
