Seriously, what idiot in the administration thought it would be a good idea to

[shanen]

40. No, the target of the lawsuit should be the director and others

I was thinking the same thing. I believe that the actors have to sign releases for the use of their faces in any film, and those releases were clearly obtained under false pretenses. Any and all of the actors should revoke their permissions, and also sue the bastard who lied to them. Whether or not it can be carried up to the producers and funders of the film is also an interesting question, but I definitely think this is NOT a First Amendment issue. Well, actually it is, but there are limitations even on the First Amendment. I think this goes under the "Fire" in a crowded theater scenario, but it might be better to look for legal liability for lies. I actually doubt they could pursue a slander case against the Prophet...