Weinstein says he wo n't back `` crazy action ( movies ) to blow up ... and exploit people '' He says it 's hypocritical to push for gun control while producing some violent films . In this case , the Mr. Smith role -- of a U.S. senator who goes toe-to-toe with the NRA -- will be played by Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep . ` `` Django Unchained '' , '' `` Django Unchained '' , '' `` Gangs of New York were all produced by Weinstein . Weinstein speaks days after announcing that he 's behind a movie critical of the Sandy Hook Elementary School .
Weinstein says he wo n't back `` crazy action ( movies ) to blow up ... and exploit people '' He says it 's hypocritical to push for gun control while producing some violent films . `` Django Unchained '' , '' `` Django Unchained '' , '' `` Gangs of New York were all produced by Weinstein . Weinstein speaks days after announcing that he 's behind a movie critical of the Sandy Hook Elementary School .