“Succession” series actor James Cromwell staged a loud protest at a local Starbucks

james cromwell He came from being Uncle Ewan on the show “Succession” Be a protester armed with super glue in real life. The actor and activist slapped his hand on a Starbucks counter in Manhattan, New York, United States, today, Tuesday, to protest for additional coffee chain charges for beverages made with plant-based milk.

The 82-year-old Oscar-nominated actor, known for his work in the films “Babe” and “Naked Los Angeles,” has channeled his role as the cantankerous, anti-capitalist brother of a media mogul who he starred in the hit series “Succession.” for the protest organized by the animal rights group PETA.

Cromwell sat at the Starbucks counter wearing a “Free the Animals” T-shirt. (Free the Animals) and read a statement denouncing the extra charge for vegan milk substitutes.

“When will they stop making huge profits while customers, animals and the environment suffer?” said the actor as his fellow activists broadcast the protest on Facebook.

Cromwell pressed his hand to the counter and then used a knife to help remove it.. Police said there were no arrests.

The price and the market

Starbucks outlets in the United States charge an additional 50 cents for plant -based dairy beverages.

“Customers can customize any drink on the menu with non-dairy milk, including soy milk, coconut milk, almond milk and oat milk, for an additional cost (similar to other custom drinks such as espresso or additional syrup), ” a Starbucks spokesman said in a statement.The price varies according to the market”.

The spokesman said Starbucks respects the right of customers to express their opinions “as long as they do not interfere with our in -store operations.”

Cromwell, an expert protester

James Cromwell, an Academy Award nominee for his role as a farmer in “Babe,” is a veteran protester charged with trespassing in 2017 for interfering with an orca show at SeaWorld in San Diego.

In July 2003, Cromwell was arrested along with four other PETA activists for attempting to boycott a Wendy’s fast food restaurant during a rally for animal rights in Virginia.

At that time, the actor was detained for 5 hours at the police station for refusing to reveal his identity. Eventually, he was released after paying $ 100 for non -criminal action and a $ 263.50 court fee.

It should be noted that Cromwell forms the role of Ewan Roy, brother of patriarch Logan (Brian Cox), in the series “Succession”which tells the story of a dysfunctional family of billionaires who own powerful international corporations in the media and entertainment industry.

Ewan’s character, Greg’s (Nicholas Braun) grandfather and Logan’s children’s uncle, lives on a ranch in Canada and spends his days complaining against capitalism. Source: With information from the AP.