The ‘SAW’ franchise actor Costas Mandylor allegedly made racist Tweets and followed problematic right-wing figures, but the evidence is foggy.
Key Takeaways
- Some Twitter users accused Costas Mandylor of being a right-wing extremist and bigot.
- These tweets claimed he made problematic Instagram posts and followed similar accounts on Twitter.
- Currently, his Instagram feed does not contain such posts, and he does not follow such accounts on Twitter.
Costas Mandylor, the actor who plays Mark Hoffman in the “SAW” films, was accused of being a far-right extremist by some Twitter users.
The 59-year-old Greek-Australian has gained quite the following from his acting career, starting with his role in the TV drama series ‘Picket Fences.’
His recurring role in the splatter horror films as the cold and calculating detective, as well as his good looks and charming off-screen personality, have made him a fan favorite, with many online fanbases having a recurring joke of “thirsting” over Costas.
Alright, had my morning sad moment. Now back to your regular scheduled programming… so Costas Mandylor 🥵 pic.twitter.com/XNsVFHUnSi
— DeVaughn Taylor (@_daddydisco) October 3, 2023
However, some Twitter users have called him out for his alleged support for far-right extremist rhetorics and bigotry.
Some users brought light on allegedly racist tweets, while some claimed he followed problematic right-wing politicians and commentators on Twitter, such as Candace Owens and ‘End Wokeness.’
Currently, Costas’s official Twitter page does not follow any such accounts, and there are no problematic tweets.
However, there exists another Twitter account by Costas Mandylor’s name, @costasmandylor0, that matches the description.
The account, which does not have a profile picture or many followers, joined Twitter in July 2023 and still actively retweets right-wing political posts.
It is not known whether this account belongs to Costas Mandylor or just another person with the same name.
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On August 11, 2021, Twitter user @sawtwtstrugglin posted a tweet captioned,
these aren’t “jokes” this is a mentality that is dangerous
TWITTER
Rather than “dragging” him [Costas] for his grammar call out his racism and things that actually matter
Along with the post, they posted screenshots of problematic Instagram posts by Costas.
These Instagram posts do not currently appear on Costas’s Instagram feed.
//racism, anti blackness, costas
— saw twt struggles (@sawtwtstrugglin) August 11, 2021
⚠️If you’re not POC don’t comment you have no say in this conversation
these aren’t “jokes” this is a mentality that is dangerous
Rather than “dragging” him for his grammar call out his racism and things that actually matter pic.twitter.com/yj10ceCfWN
However, one post does survive, indicating Costa’s Christian “anti-woke” beliefs.
The post was made during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown discourse.
In light of these accusations, some fans claim that the opposite is true about Costas’s beliefs.
On May 26, 2024, a Twitter user by the username @DavidLeninhawk made a Tweet in which he wrote,
From Costas Mandylor’s Q&A. He wouldn’t day whether he’s in Saw XI, but he winked. He comes across very gregarious and was super friendly. He also confirmed he supports LGBT persons and all races, bc someone asked him about rumors to the contrary.
TWITTER
The claims about Costas being a right-wing extremist, ra*ist, and bigot seem primarily unfounded, with very little evidence to prove so.
We urge fans not to jump to conclusions and wait for solid evidence before spreading speculative assumptions.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Costas Mandylor was born Costas Theodosopoulos in Melbourne, Australia, and his quite proud of his Greek heritage.
- He played semi-professional soccer in Europe before he suffered stress fractures in his shins.
- His brother, Louis Mandylor, is also an actor who played in ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding.’
