Sacha Baron Cohen recalls ‘Ironheart’ team asking if the Mephisto role would offend him as a Jewish actor

Variety reports that Sacha Baron Cohen said the ‘Ironheart’ team acknowledged the historical association of Jewish people with the devil when offering him the role of Mephisto. They asked whether the offer would insult him. Baron Cohen said he appreciated their care and described the exchange as a moment of feeling seen.