The premise of the film, They Are Us, has also been criticised by its proposed subject, New Zealand prime minister Ardern, who is slated to be played by Rose Byrne.
A producer for a controversial Hollywood film depicting Jacinda Ardern’s response to the Christchurch terror attacks has resigned from the project after criticisms that it sidelined Muslim victims.
The film will be directed and written by New Zealander Andrew Niccol, who wrote and directed Gattaca.
On Monday, New Zealand producer Philippa Campbell announced that she was resigning from the proposed production.