Addressing Everything

[@alexhassestunts]

In March of this year, I spent 14 days on the Spider-Man: Lotus set with the great privilege to perform the stunts for Spidey. Firstly, I don’t condone any form of prejudice, whether it be done with malicious intent or “just for fun.” I truly feel for those who were harmed by the hurtful words in the messages. And as a white person, I know I could never fully understand the hurtful impact of racist language and would therefore never attempt to justify or even forgive such actions. But I would like to say that my time on set was amazing. Everyone was incredibly nice and friendly. There was never any sentiment of hate of any kind. I was just as shocked as everyone was when the messages leaked because they were so inconsistent with the character I had observed in my newly-made friends. That’s why I believe Gavin and Warden when they say they have learnt, grown, and changed. Lastly, Gavin was definitely a young and inexperienced director. And he knew that. But despite what the internet claims, he never acted elite, full of himself, or all-knowing. He knew that I understood stunt coordination more than he did and would always let me make the final decision in those matters. That type of collaboration and humility made him a great director to work with. Overall, that’s obviously just my point of view and everyone is entitled to their personal opinions. But I do hope fans are still able to appreciate my stunts and the hard work that the rest of the crew put into this spectacular fan film. All for the love of Spidey. 🤟

[@MythicalSMP]

Are you a racist or are you not because I don’t think you are

[@MythicalSMP]

I just want to know because people are saying you are im really sorry if that sounds rude and it most likely does

[@alexhassestunts]

@@MythicalSMP I’m what?

[@MythicalSMP]

People were saying you were a racist

[@MythicalSMP]

I don’t believe that though so I’m just asking

[@PhantomLizzard77]

Now let’s see Paul Allen’s allegations.

[@carnagekabuto6693]

Underrated comment

[@brownbearboxproductions3458]

He actually looks a little bit like Christian aswell

[@cameronthomas2737]

☠️

[@OrbitalForce]

This is a terrible apology video because you actually acknowledged everythign you done wrong and you said sorry. Missed all the marks for the typical KZbin apology video.

[@LoneWandererCollin]

You had me in the first half there.

[@mrninjashorts5378]

​@@LoneWandererCollinsame lol he had me in the first half as well

[@nothx512]

It's an apology......move on

[@jaythechosen1]

​@nothx512 gang relax hes making fun of the other youtubers who did fake apology video's and all that

[@MSKD_Hyperion]

Bro, at least he acknowledged what he did and he is now apologizing for the stuff he did. He has grown and moved on. U should too

[@amazingpsm]

I think everyone who's commenting about how long it's been since his actions in the purpose to negate what was said, those people really forgot the part in the video where he said he knew the difference right and wrong when he said those things. I sure hope those forgiving him in the comments are those who were targeted by the slurs he said, or else it would make your forgiveness worthless.

[@sunnysflowercrown]

I did feel sad when I heard the news, but I have to remember the past is the past. If we move to the future we can ignore it.

[@arkaruss]

Based Kai as usual. I think he handled the apology as best as he could given what has already been done but there's not much he can do anymore.

[@JohnDoe-556]

How do you feel about James Gunn’s jokes about child molestation, which is inherently worse that racist jokes ur use of slurs?

[@eggknob]

@@JohnDoe-556 this is you: 🤓

[@plague5547]

Dude come on, are you really gonna pull that, you guys are constantly disconnecting yourself from the human experience to point fingers, no matter literally no matter what gavin says you guys would still make a fuss, if it adds anything I'm black and this situation will forever tick me off, how ones future can be damaged based on their past, yes he knew what he was doing was wrong but that doesn't mean change hasn't happened, you people are so one dimensional.

[@spidemian1994]

If Spider-Man movies have taught us something, it's that people can grow and change and that not everyone is beyond redemption, I wish you the best and hope you can carry on regardless of your struggles, as Spider-Man would.

[@angeldeleon5404]

But spider man wouldn't say racist remarks💀

[@LaTrancheDePain]

@@angeldeleon5404 IT WAS YEARS AGO, COME ON MOVE THE FUCK ALONG

[@christianschmidt8476]

True. Andrew Spider man was the worst spider-man of all time, but he was pretty good in no way home.

[@prufan]

@@christianschmidt8476 no, Andrew was always the best live action Spider-Man. some People just didn't realise it until NWH

[@spidemian1994]

@@angeldeleon5404 I know, but my point is that Spider-Man has always dealt with making mistakes but trying to be better and grow as a person. What Gavin did was hurtful and inexcusable, but his efforts to change and grow should be recognized as well.

[@hannimodjo7962]

- No heavy sigh at the beginning - No cute animals to distract viewers - Actually apologizing that includes the word "sorry" - Actually admitting mistakes

[@wrench4203]

Yeah I wanna see the movie but ion know how you take back that typa thing but at least it wasn’t a bad apology

[@hannimodjo7962]

- No ukulele present

[@samuellankford8204]

@@hannimodjo7962 Made me chuckle thanks

[@MrCarlosj0]

​@@hannimodjo7962ALL ABOARD!

[@1nfinit3]

And no ukulele

[@allnewnerds]

Gavin I'm happy that you made this video I think it was necessary for everyone. From breifly talking to you I know that you are a good dude and I still wish you and the film the best!

[@hardenmm]

Gavin, being held accountable is hard because it is easy to stand in judgement of others. We live in a culture today where apologies mean nothing, taking steps to right your wrong means nothing, and the belief that people are beyond redemption and change is difficult to comprehend. But I don't want to live in a world like that. Yes, I am a black man. Yes, I read your words. Yes, I heard your audios. And, yes, I have done and said things in my past that I am not proud of. We both are human, and we both fall from time to time. Whether your comments were from 5 years ago, 3 years ago--I do not know. But what I do know is that I do not stand in a position to throw stones. You are young. You will live, and you will learn. What matters now is what you do from here. I believe, if you put in the work, you can be restored. Don't waste the moment. Make it count, Gavin. I'm rooting for you.

[@valencinematic]

You’re incredible Marckus. The world needs more of your type of kind heart, as well as the calm, collected, and intelligent mind to greatly express that heart.

[@marlonkirkfernandes8098]

This is a beautiful comment. More power to you man, the world needs more people like you.

[@GJKonop]

I’m not sure why KZbin keeps making me unlike this, but this is absolutely one of the comments that has impacted and motivated me the most out of everything I have read this week. Thank you so much Marckus, I will do my best to make this all worth it. ❤️

[@lightsaberchris4341]

@@GJKonop where will this be releasing on KZbin?

[@MyDoggiesABully]

@@marlonkirkfernandes8098 Nah, it’s because of people like Marckus that people like Gavin here exist. Maybe if Gavin got his shit rocked for saying shit like that out loud to someone’s face he would’ve learned real quick. But instead, because you guys want a Spiderman movie it’s “ohhhh let’s forget about it bro it’s totally okay you’re racist basically a few seconds ago”

[@law1337]

Honestly, glad to see you're going trough with finishing and releasing the film, it's nice to see a young creator act so mature in the given situation and not lose control and lash out at others. It's a nice breath of fresh air truly.

[@PatLund]

Everyone has said shit they wish they didn't when they were younger. People grow and change. I did a lot of stuff as a kid that I would never do now.

[@andrewyang3917]

Year ago he wasn't a kid, so nope doesn't fit.

[@rhnem]

​@@andrewyang3917he was 14💀

[@BartSimpski]

@@andrewyang3917it was 5 years ago 💀

[@Xozo.11]

@@andrewyang3917 blud has no room for mistakes💀

[@GMoney-B]

I know. Everyone acting as thought they are without sin. Let anyone who is without sin cast the first stone. Will the real perfect shady please stand up? .. please stand up?… please stand up? 💀

[@TheTaylorb629]

Y’know we have all made mistakes in our past. We’ve said things we all can regret saying. To come out, admit what you did and truly give us an idea what they want to change about themselves and formally apologize even when things have gone too far, prove that we can grow. I hope this film can be saved. There’s a huge message to it and I think I say this for a lot of people that we can maybe let things from the past stay in the past. It doesn’t excuse what was said like he said. But to truly change we must be better than that.

[@nickywofficial]

Hey man. Really proud of you here. I followed the drama pretty closely when it first dropped and at first I’ll admit I jumped on the opportunity to hate on someone who had been represented as having a huge ego, and generally being a pain in the ass to be on set with. But this was a a big” check yourself” moment for me. This was incredibly mature, well spoken; and reassuring. I look forward to seeing the film.

[@GJKonop]

Glad this helped clear things up a little bit! Thank you for the support! ❤️

[@ursullolito7402]

So many people still wanna see the movie and think that everyone needs a second chance

[@nosequeponer9055]

Lol

[@maceoflight1071]

He’s racist, I could say the n word 20 times and say “I ain’t mean it” doesn’t mean I deserve shit

[@ace-tracer3970]

​@@maceoflight1071 k then

[@No-mg7nx]

So if I’m racist I deserve a second chance? Shit I’ll continue being racist anyways

[@ursullolito7402]

@@No-mg7nx well idc about the racism part i wanna see Spider-Man

[@wysdom]

I’d say a good 90% of people who watched this have wronged people, never be too hard on yourself man, many of us are misled by the uppers, and we’re forced to go thru the downers, the apology was great man, appreciate your present care for the situation

[@rip2fuego]

I doubt 90% of people here call folks the hard r

[@big-b3066]

@@rip2fuegoI would say a good amount actually has especially if u were online when u were younger a lot of people have the same story of being alt right cuz of online and then switching when they get older

[@mwmaster2895]

​@@rip2fuegoI'm 90% sure you have 😂 like bro cmon mistakes were made ITS JUST WORDS coming from a proud latino myself when did it ever have to get this deep!! Haven't yalls mommas told you to look the other way um here for thr project fam I get called shit on the daily still don't understand how any of you get upset know ur self worth and look the other way

[@MLara-cw9pj]

"It's just a word, your people say it all the time"

[@Mayonnaise_man35]

A hero is a man who is always striving to be the best man he can possibly be, you are now on your way to become a hero

[@anerdentertainer698]

Dude I know one thing, people change and youre still a young person. 20 is still young and you have all this knowledge and youre owning upto the things you have done when youre 14 or 15. I realy hope you complete the movie and release it

[@Legend-io4pz]

Well some of the messages this was confirmed by some crew members were from a year ago also still hope he does better

[@jsembilejanestydimsezato4351]

Some people aren't able to understand this ❤️

[@dddaaa6965]

@@jsembilejanestydimsezato4351 CUS THATS A LOAD OF CRAP i got no problem with anything he said cus yeah whats the big deal. BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUTTT if he's gonna go and pander to people like you go look at some of the screenshots, some of them were like 1-2 years ago LOL. He's just taking advantage that you guys are dummies who just believe his crap.

[@Kdot6_16]

He is a GROWN ASS MAN, you should know that saying slurs is wrong by the time you’re 12, he has no excuse

[@Tyler_Durden_010]

@@Legend-io4pz nah that's cap 🧢 the comments were when he was 14 All the other comments are fake

[@Prnze]

Good from you to stop and clarify some things, it was mature, hope people understand and support the proyect, that northing has to do with the past of a couple members of the crew. Keep it on! 🤟🏻

[@planet3d99]

All I'm saying is, DO not give up. This is amazing for just a team to create and you guys shouldn't stop on this production, when I saw that clip of Spider-Man swinging and when I heard that music in the background. THAT GOT ME SO HYPED! That clip was so good, but now it has stopped. You shouldn't stop now for some mistake you did in the past. Loads of people have made mistakes, remember what I said and don't forget to NOT give up.

[@skellybones5119]

lets be fair. alot of big time celebritys have done some pretty fucked up stuff and we just forget about it. give this man a 2nd chance To every one who disagreed, get ratioed

[@ShanBojack]

Yes

[@BullyGarfield.]

justin bieber literally sang one of his songs say the n-word multiple times with the hard r. this was the type of humor back then. no need to berate and cancel. only thing to do is to accept your mistakes and move forward.

[@yeehaw_cowpoke]

tell me, were you hurt by gavin? did he send you racial slurs and other slurs such as the f slur? no. you werent by him. you cant forgive him if you weren't hurt by him. he said horrible things to people and was INCREDIBLY racially insensitive. he cant just say sorry and expect forgiveness. also sorry but spiderman lotus' chances of coming out is very low. most of the sfx team and actors quit since they were working for.. well gavin. if you forgive him and you were hurt by him thats fine, but if you were not hurt by him and dont know what other people had to suffer by this mans hands then you cannot say that you forgive him. im not saying the spiderman lotus film deserves to be cancelled, most of the people behind it got hate just for association. im still watching the film if it comes out and alot of people are. but when you watch that film dont forget the man who made it.

[@skellybones5119]

@@yeehaw_cowpoke im also mixed so i do get a say in this

[@yeehaw_cowpoke]

@@skellybones5119ok,btw if you like spiderman lotus thats fine it just rubs me the wrong way that the director was racist not too long ago. and the spiderman actor i mean, its fine really but it just feels weird yk?

[@ItsKomplicatedMusic]

i gotta admit, i was wrong about you. i support this film again as i did before and maybe people will see how the internet was wrong

[@owenedlen1324]

I’m still going to watch this film. I bet anyone could find something someone said in the past and try turning it into there personality. It’s nice to hear the vfx team back you up as well! I pray that your film is a success Gavin.🙏🏻

[@vshojoiscringeasf.gooutand997]

A fool forgives and forgets, but a wise man forgives but never forgets. With that being said you are forgiven. I wish you luck on your future projects.

[@geo7517]

Only a fool would say that

[@bayek9869]

@@geo7517 🤣

[@mfs353]

@@geo7517 lmao, way to shit all over his wise ass statement. "with that being said you are forgiven" bro playing God over here

[@kennyroche789]

@@mfs353 BRUH RIGHT! lmaooo So pretentious.

[@Yuki-qs5mt]

Jesus loves you guyss

[@GT3NB]

The fake screenshots part is alarming. Misinformation and character assassination is way too easy in this internet era. Someone could make a simple mistake, and people with the power of photoshop could escalate it into several serious ones. With deep fake and Ai voices now too, we’re not far off a dystopia where you don’t have to do anything, if people don’t like you they can make you a villain themselves.

[@BullyGarfield.]

and it's crazy what damage the cancel culture can do. if this is a normal person who works a regular day job and has to support his family, his life is ruined. I think that gavin is wrong in his past actions but the best things anyone can do is to confront them and change for the better.

[@nx9919]

The fake screenshots weren't really the most alarming part. The most alarming part of it is most of the screenshots are absolutely real.

[@nathanbeltran5725]

@@BullyGarfield. cancel culture literally got james gunn fired. This literally a similar circumstance

[@thomasjohnson1885]

@@nathanbeltran5725 James Gunn didn’t say harmful racial remarks

[@lorenzodisante1011]

@@nx9919 honestly a half of more than a half were the take ones, and some of this fake ones were really really bad making all the situation even worse, so yeah they made a difference in public opinion which is scary because most of the people didn't even care to check if something could have been fake or never listened to who explained which ones were fake

[@masterwolfofthesea4817]

I still plan to watch his film people judge so much and that's their loss. I SUPPORT YOU. People make mistakes that make them human

[@Rybread]

Still looking forward to this movie. You live and you learn. You seem like a genuine, changed person and I hope your future actions reflect that. Much respect for being honest about your past.

[@EthanRom]

I think it's horrible that supposed "friends" or "colleagues" would leak private messages like that to ruin someone. We've all had friends or been the friend that have said horrible things in private, but we trust the circle within us that this is a private conversation. I've had friends say racist things as a "joke," but instead of ruining their lives on social media I just tell them straight "hey man that's not cool" so that they actually learn from it instead of hiding in cowardice behind the mask of social media. This man was was did dirty

[@SPV1125]

They both In wrong

[@RAHAnimated]

@@SPV1125 and this is why if I’m ever doing business with colleagues, I keep everything professional. This is the prime example of private conversations going out of control and as soon as this hit the media, it went wild. Some of these screenshots I’ve seen of their conversations are crazy I need some of them had to be fake. Because there’s no way anyone talks like that unless you’re a 15 year old boy

[@dolier2802]

Exactly, when somebody says something wrong, something out of line, you tell them, you don't just say nothing but instead tell everybody else the bad thing they said, that's extremely sly, the Internet is a cesspool for this, I don't envy Gavin's position

[@ironmatto3]

I'm sick of hypocrites bashing others when they should be looking in their own backyard, keep up the good work Gavin!

[@SpideyVerse-nx8wb]

no he knows what he did

[@itsrushwz]

@@SpideyVerse-nx8wb he knows what he did but was young stupid and ignorant of how impactful the word is to a lot of people, we all have skeletons in our closet, have u ever said the f slur without thinking of how a member of the LGBTQ community felt? If u say u have never said it ur lying and its fine if you have as long as you grew from it and realize it is something not okay to say

[@stevecristian6932]

@@SpideyVerse-nx8wb and what.??? You are perfect? Gtfo

[@baddworld]

Frfr u straight brah, it was a while ago u not the same person gotta allow ppl to change fr !

[@danielsan9850]

It's sad to see that we live in an age where you can get canceled for something you did in the past that was dug up by someone on Twitter with no life. The fact is that people change. Their views change. What you were in the past, doesn't define who you are now. And a lot of people have lost sight of that. I do believe in second chances, and I definitely believe you guys deserve it. I hope that this movie will eventually release.

[@Young_Special]

Exactly.

[@joelabraham7643]

It’s crazy to think that you can get canceled for something you said years ago yet now you’re a completely different person

[@joelabraham7643]

I’m not saying anything they did was right, but they literally apologized for what they said and did and they’re still getting hate for it all, it’s insane.

[@WammoJammo5]

Sadly on Twitter, maturing is a fantasy concept. Fact of the matter is on there, if you did something bad years ago, you’re the exact same as you were then in the present.

[@AadithIyer]

Here for change and truth. Thank you Gavin. I'm here for you and I wish you all the best 👊🏽❤️

[@Nightman221k]

From the time I heard the comments were back when you were in high school, I felt like it would be harsh to judge based on that. In high school I made jokes with my friend group at the time and thought misogynistic jokes or homophobic jokes were alright cause I was trying to be funny or fit in. I was closeted at the time and didn't have the maturity to realize that the jokes were stupid. It was within two years that my mindset about being edgy for a laugh changed because I matured out of it. Judging you for something you said as a teen is sad cause were I a teen now and not in the late 2000s (back then things just weren't recorded like they are now) most of my class would be called out for the messed up humor we had back then. Good luck to you and I'm sorry that this whole thing got blown up and overshadowed the fan film. I'm still going to give it a fair shake.

[@itsankit1507]

@@JoEMama-xb4ze so forever cancel him out ?

[@shamils_corner]

@@JoEMama-xb4ze the leaks were less than a year ago and the ones recent are the fake ones he addressed here bozo

[@lenarrapeur415]

@@JoEMama-xb4ze he quiet honestly seems like he will come out of this with a W actually

[@shamils_corner]

@@JoEMama-xb4ze I said the leaks not that he said all of that less than a year ago

[@traviscarter8321]

I got to work with this dude and Warden for about a week back in March. These dudes are young, but much more mature than most I’ve met their age. They are going great places and are becoming great men. Don’t let the haters hold you back! So pumped to see how this turns out. Love you bro!

[@justinhigginbottom8668]

Haters* = people offended by racist slurs and comments made at the expense of minorites

[@tsivilsඞ]

@@justinhigginbottom8668 yeah poor choice of wording lmao

[@zaiffx]

how is being offended by racism being a hater? 💀

[@altair1514]

Yeahhhhh no.

[@traviscarter8321]

Haters=people who don’t believe a person can learn, grow, and change. People who choose to define a person by only a few of their actions and not their life as a whole.

[@arinismaiel]

I think it’s going to take a very long time before people on the internet can forgive you for everything but I do genuinely believe that you made the right choice making this video

[@jessec.6876]

@@MkayM254 Except his core fan base was comic book twitter, which is filled with insane people and children

[@dragonballspaghetti154]

@@jessec.6876 Yeah definitely shouldn't of got caught in between the Twitter mob.

[@dragonballspaghetti154]

@@jessec.6876 It's literally just a word. If you're too sensitive, then get off the internet or cry.

[@jessec.6876]

@@dragonballspaghetti154 What the fuck? Did you read my comment? I said that "insane people and children" were responsible for canceling Gavin lmao

[@Salik96]

​@@dragonballspaghetti154 It's not just a word. It has a lot of meaning behind it.

[@mariah5418]

I can say as mother of Tim Harrison, @Maxwellfoxofficial who is a Biracial child that Gavin and Warden and the team were incredible to him amd showed nothing but love and as an actress he and the team were wonderful to me. We fully support the lotus team and hope that we can move past this and see the amazing work that has been done!

[@igneelthefiredragonking]

Well said ma'am, well said

[@brianjimenez1764]

ask ur son tho how he feels knowing that gavin thinks of him that way because of his skin color

[@rosechuma2006]

@@brianjimenez1764 What?

[@riccardoanselmi]

Everyone makes mistakes, and everyone grows up to recognise them and move on. I bet almost all of us said or did things in the past that we all regret now, thats maturity, know ur mistakes. Its quite absurd how people reacted to all of this and to warden story, even tho he explained everythig, what was his past and where he was coming from and where he wanted to aim now. Show mercy and be empatheti toward one another and forgive. Everything moves on. Gavin im rooting for ur work❤

[@hasd466]

Ion think constantly saying the n word was a mistake dawg

[@dolier2802]

​@@hasd466the action itself definetely wasn't a mistake, it didn't just slip the tongue multiple times, of course, but in retrospect he regrets it, that makes it a different kind of mistake, it was a mistake for him to go down that road

[@fours1524]

coming from a fellow aspiring creator that *also* did and said some very bad things in the past, people gave me a second chance, and i think it paid off, because i've grown as a person since then, and others feel like i've done them a better hand if my situation is anything like yours, i have confidence that you've already taken the steps to improve yourself can't wait to see everything that you and everyone on the crew has worked to create (there's the whole thing with warden wayne, though, not sure what to think about that since i've heard accusations but i haven't seen any responses to any of them, but, if he *is* what people say he is, steer clear)

[@howie3601]

Hey man, I've been down that road. I was put on the news and I got fired. I made some very bad choices on the internet when I was 19/20. I said things that wasn't okay, but I recovered and the experience humbled me. It's hard at first dealing with all the negative comments from thousands of people, and I even got death threats. Don't do what I did and just ignore your emotions, if you need help, don't be afraid to get that help. I took me years to come to that conclusion. Honestly, everyone makes bad mistakes. It doesn't make you a bad person, especially when it was over five years ago in a private conversation. Hopefully you read this, and it helps. I know the feeling man. I put so much time and effort into my career that I had, but it was destroyed in a instant, and I was publicly humiliated. It really destroyed my mental health, but trust me. It will get better, and you'll come back feeling better. I promise.

[@joshwilkinson8592]

Whatd you do

[@chiefcoiler]

There are more important things to worry about than a random kid on the internet saying something offensive. The people who were genuinely upset about this and wanted to shut everything down are clowns with sad lives. Words aren't a good judge of character, actions are.

[@ben10theorist]

We're regular people living in a clown world.

[@soyelmismisimoabdiel]

Now cry 😭

[@assassin8636]

​@@ben10theoriststop saying stuff like this

[@person_man1283]

Thoughts on Sam WIlson?

[@josias_99]

I believe people change and we should be giving the space for someone to try to be better, I look forward to the movie!

[@dariosandal]

JAJAJAJAJAJJAJAJAJAJAJJAJA

[@Dontai]

no

[@Kdot6_16]

You can’t change in 6 months

[@Kdot6_16]

@Gex who are you

[@Kdot6_16]

@Gex Well Gex, I don’t care

[@irvinreevesinbaraj6134]

We gotta make this viral. I think a lot of people have watched this video. Looking forward to Lotus.

[@jeffreygao3956]

Alright but how about actual atonement? Upbringing is hardly the best excuse there is and it'll look more convincing if it's acted on. Using racial slurs is one thing but actively fomenting racism is another. Don't blow this second chance.

[@bigbossj6995]

We all were once Young and dumb, and we all made mistakes, even bigger ones, what matters is we grow we learn we Rectify what we did in the past, so it never happened again in my opinion, to make ourselves better, and do better your past doesn't Define you, your future actions do, I glad you came out it took great strength for you to speak on this, and for that you have my respect, you are not your past. If that makes sense.

[@SpiderFansArt2006]

We forgive you please release this masterpiece

[@fizzy3141]

Who’s we

[@andrewpatterson2953]

@Dancer Pledger 97 yeah well I think you smell like moldy Limp Bizkit so take that

[@e.j5813]

That’s we

[@NoSweatMan-_-]

@@fizzy3141 idk, maybe the 3,000 people giving their support in the comments

[@Jack-eh8mg]

I'm still willing to see the movie after all of this because I think we all deserve a second chance

[@coacht8121]

I agree. Some people just can’t give anyone a second chance these days 😔

[@johnosorno4554]

Since the beginning of the controversy I thought it was getting out of hand and the way the main stream media can twist the truth is insane, so glad to hear this project is coming out and I hope the best for you Gavin!!!!!

[@joelabraham7643]

I think I speak for a lot of people when I say that despite everything that has happened, we are all looking forward to this movie. All the best.

[@kredokk9435]

What u think about the new captain america ?

[@thejedibro]

All that matters is who you are now. Today. Everyone isn’t perfect. People have done terrible things. We were all teenagers once. We’ve been assholes once. We didn’t know any better. I did some bad stuff too. But I’m a better person now. I’m glad Gavin is a good person today. I don’t care about Spider-Man Lotus. I’m just hoping Gavin is alright. That’s more important than a fanfilm. People have a chance to mature and Gavin took it. I still hope you’re okay Gavin

[@goldvoltage9053]

But he's still a teenager tho lmfao he's 17

[@WammoJammo5]

@@goldvoltage9053 he’s 19

[@zayannnn8320]

@@WammoJammo5 19 is still a teen lol

[@FarhanMehmood]

This comment is embarrassing

[@sunnysflowercrown]

@@FarhanMehmood it's not really all he's doing is being humble unlike some people in this generation -_-

[@mattthestormtrooper3239]

You made the right choice, you have the power and courage by uploading this video. People change and talking about your responsibilities that you made from the past and addressing them is such a hard way to do. *"With Great Power, There Must Also Come Great Responsibility"*

[@samanakin9712]

I’ve been so lucky to have my friend Jacob Watson working with Gavin on lotus. It was through him that I’ve seen lots of behind the scenes with the movie, the cast and crew hanging out, and I got to know who Gavin was as a person. I have and will continue to stand by with Gavin as I believe in second chances and we all definitely have said stupid things when we’re young. But instead of hiding it away or denying it Gavin is addressing it head on and accepting what he said with responsibility. I can’t wait for the world to see what everyone involved has created, it’s PEAK Spider-Man!!!!!

[@TylerKino]

This is one of the best apology videos I’ve ever seen.

[@datderpderping501]

Probably because he just talked to the camera and was honest of his mistakes lol. Surprisingly alot of apologists dont do that. Saw the film an hour ago without knowing about this controversy, only found out after tbh. 8/10 Film. Would watch another film from him again.

[@ThaSpeedsterZ]

@@datderpderping501 lol.. OF course you would

[@QuikBlazer]

​@@datderpderping501 true he's got potential

[@djcantskate3883]

@@datderpderping501I’m so curious why you’re rating it 8/10. This is a solid apology but dude the lighting was so dim a lot of the time and some of the story beats straight didn’t make sense and there was like nothing to get emotional invested in. This review I saw summed it up in saying this just felt like a movie about a sad guy named Peter Parker, not a Spider-Man movie

[@hirohimura9255]

i already knew you weren't that kind of person and still supported you. I'm glad people are starting to forgiving you.

[@amarpinder7493]

Ok but how does this impact Lebron's legacy

[@late_8106]

Ok but how does this impact lebrons legacy

[@spy8537]

Ok but how does this impact lebanon's legacy

[@guestonestudio7586]

I think everyone is over exaggerating this, everyone was young at some point and has made their mistakes, I mean, t literally the hole point of Spider-Man, keep up the great work!!! I bet the movie is going to change fan made movie history!

[@guestonestudio7586]

That’s*

[@Iamm_nunuu]

are you black? do you know the history of the slurs if you don't hush thank you bye.

[@Iamm_nunuu]

once a racist always a racist learned the hard way

[@bobby1492]

@@Iamm_nunuu so you're still a racist?

[@notretrojim]

@@Iamm_nunuu kids are more inclined to say fucked up shit, because they don't realize that what they're saying matters. Everyone can learn and improve from their mistakes. You should watch this one documentary called ''deeyah khan:meeting the enemy''. It's not so black and white as you think

[@VintKnight]

"I'm so sowwie guys about all the things I said" *Proceeds to delete comments who are calling you out on your bs*

[@realghostxd]

Oh man is he?

[@Young_Special]

On what BS? Bro, someone with a grudge posted something within his past that HE wouldn't want to bring out... especially when it regards to the damn PUBLIC becuase they have no place to BUTT-IN. Yeah, they were horrible mistakes that he made. But what's so funny to me is that yall really came at him and speak fire to his name towards something that was dealt within his past... while not talking about the character that he is TODAY. The past will ALWAYS be with us, but do they truly define WHO WE ARE for today and what we do within ourselves for the future? *No.* They will always be with us, but the past doesn't truly matters... what matters is what we do and choose to be now and for the future. We are who we choose to be. And for what we've seen day one within the making of this film, towards where we are at NOW! This man is a good and chill dude that has hopes and freaking DREAMS. We've seen him treating the people that knitted together this passion film of his with great compassion, even the people that quit called out the fake *BS* that had Gavin treating his workers wrong. What he is today is what TRULY defines him... yall dont have to forgive him of the things he said within his past, but yall better not pray for him to fall in life due to a stupid mistake he made within his PAST life. No one deserves that. We can all grow and BECOME better and greater than our past mistakes.

[@kuhanblock9380]

If it's your comments he's deleting it's probably because you won't shut up about how "he hasn't changed" or "what's done is done".

[@ChristopherToro]

You were a kid, we’re allowed to make mistakes. As long as you didn’t hurt anybody, we learn from our mistakes. People love to hate and that’s truly sad. Forgive, forget and learn.

[@MitchyBoi03]

I have huge respect to you not only for wanting to move forward, and be the best person you can be, but also for owning up to your mistakes, and addressing the fact that what happened has already happened, and can’t be undone. Super excited for Lotus, and will wait patiently gladly.

[@tp_exe]

Give this man a 2nd chance he is a good guy the internet just isnt a safe place tbh

[@carnelianknight5713]

What? Bro's sacrificing morals for a spiderman fanfilm. "The internet isn't a safe place" It's not about safe places it's about holding people accountable for the shitty things they do.

[@tp_exe]

@@carnelianknight5713 u got a point...

[@maxscarpato8015]

People do stupid stuff in private all the time, that shouldn’t affect all the hard work everyone put into this, and it’s up to all of us to support this movie because it really deserves it. Glad to hear it’s still coming out

[@kalebt2868]

I’m thrilled to hear it’s still releasing! You mentioned the indigogo perks still being fulfilled, does that include the blu rays?

[@GJKonop]

Yes

[@David_LG092]

I'm not gonna lie, I got pretty pissed when I saw those screenshots, and was pretty pissed until I saw this video But this whole cancel culture thing is wrong, people change, you can't go after them for mistakes they made in the past And most importantly, I'm a christian, so I believe that we should forgive each other I know my opinion doesn't matter, but I'm gonna trust you, trust that you've grown up and became a better person So, when it comes to the way I feel about you, you are forgiven

[@warofmankind]

Shut up

[@RahmatTantular]

We all have said racist slur, but doesn't mean it is a acceptable things to do. It is a thing that no one should have said but give this man a chance. This cancel culture is the worst thing that ever happened to a generation.

[@Shafi_23]

"When we hit our lowest point, we are open to the greatest change." -Avatar Aang Glad to see you never gave up, both when it came to life or on this dream, couldn't have been easy. As some one who has changed alot since highschool, I wanna believe you have change a lot since then too. Nevertheless, I'd have to say that your dedication to the project, despite everything that's happened, is most impressive. Good luck Gavin.

[@jakekayden4061]

Don’t use Aangs words here Gavin doesn’t deserve it

[@Shafi_23]

@@jakekayden4061 Aang's words apply to everyone, that's the beauty of them, they give hope that even the worst people can potentially find a path to redemption. I hate and disagree with so much of the leaked stuff Gavin said, but still I gotta imagine the whole world and majority of your fans hating you suddenly one day, and your friends/family learning of the worst parts about you cannot be easy, it's enough to make one want to end it all.

[@TheBoss-mo4nu]

@@Shafi_23 JazakAllahu Khayr for the hope you gave me (and I'm sure others too) from reading your comments❤️

[@Young_Special]

@@jakekayden4061 it applies to anyone dude.

[@markarthcityguardTM]

It’s a good thing you apologise. Use this now as a lesson in the future, to further guide you down the correct path. It’s not going to be easy stuff like this never is just take responsibility and walk tall that’s all any of us can really do.

[@JacobWilliamson-g9k]

This is basically what the video boils down to: 1. He actually doesn't apologise. 2. He really doesn't own up to anything. 3. He's deleting comments that rightfully call him out.

[@Ignavrox.76]

Despite all the complaints and controversy that is currently being generated, you have my support and hope for this movie.

[@smallhatsrbeaches]

He's a good kid. Y'all hypocrites, look in the mirror if you never said anything to hurt other people? Thought so.

[@exilery]

They act like they don't say worse, i love it when people hold dumbass grudges because they can't accept the fact someone actually acted maturely enough and acknowledged that they were doing wrong.

[@MyDoggiesABully]

@@exileryYou mean the person who only acknowledge it because he was getting publicly blasted about it? Yeah, that’s totally mature. 😂

[@BobbyShyne]

As someone who grew up before social media was a thing I just don’t understand why everyone gangs up on someone for something they said in the past. We have all said stupid things when we were young. Teenagers are dumb sometimes, you grow up and move on. I’m 31 now, I’m not the same person I was when I was 16, and that’s a good thing. We have to be allowed to learn and become better people, and we can only do that by leaving our past in the past. I look forward to the film. Keep up the great work.

[@zgoat8573]

It should take common sense for someone over the age of 16 to know that saying The N-word if you aren't black isn't a good thing.

[@BobbyShyne]

@@zgoat8573 As he mentioned himself, he knew it was wrong. A lot of teenagers act up, do and say things they know are wrong. I bet almost everyone you personally look up to have done and said pretty bad stuff when they were younger, but they grew up. Be kind and forgiving, don't be too judgmental, it's not healthy.

[@Salam06030]

Lmao not the white people forgiving him

[@Rake141]

"Whatever Comes Our Way, Whatever Battle We Have Raging Inside Us, We Always Have A Choice. My Friend Harry Taught Me That. He Chose To Be The Best Of Himself. It's The Choice That Make Us Who We Are And We Can Always Choose To Do What's Right."

[@starnoir4757]

Praying that all the people forgiving him are people of color and not just white people

[@OMGYasuke]

It’s most definitely white people 😂

[@MasterMatt]

I doubt it

[@robber9178]

yeah it’s just the white people lmfao

[@user-vz5lw2pu8t]

Bros lips are still rendering 💀

[@mfs353]

bro regardless of the controversy, that costume is fire. the design is gorgous and the material is just **chef's kiss** perfect

[@MichaelTurnerOfficial18]

Most respectful way of handling everything, total respect

[@jemilumanzor7049]

What matters is that you recognized your mistakes and in order to become better persons, we need to learn to forgive as thats one step of healing. Even with all these events, I still have faith on you and the fan film, as we are all human and not perfect. Instead we need to help each other so we can become better versions of ourselves. I dont know what others will say but, I accept your apology and hope I can see more great stuff from you.

[@dariosandal]

JAJAJAJJAJAJAJAJAJA RECOGNIZED HIS MISTAKES?

[@jemilumanzor7049]

@@dariosandal well we all do mistakes and have our ways to apologize and recognize what we do. Maybe time will tell if all of this will heal

[@NavyBluePersonGuy]

@@jemilumanzor7049 lmaoooo

[@DaviMeloLegalzin]

Dude really thinks victims should accept apologies from racists 😭

[@telemonlikehappy]

"I accept your apology" but were you the target?

[@imwb7805]

How do you plan to finish the movie without vfx artists? And at 13:13, are these changes comprises due to the recent situation? Because the Indiegogo states "$20,000 +: The sky is the limit. Anything in addition to the initial budget will allow us to flesh out the quality & length of the film like we had never thought possible, and achieve ideas that were previously only a hopeless dream." is this still true, or will vfx shots be cut instead of getting another team?

[@BullyGarfield.]

i'm not him but I think he is going to hire a new team.

[@Ghostrobo1011]

@@BullyGarfield. will he be able to get a new team though?

[@jessec.6876]

@@Ghostrobo1011 I hope so. I'd hate for the project to be completely ruined because internet cry babies got angry about 3+ year old private dms

[@dennisconnors2178]

I mean with that amount of money he has and how people's views could change with this video, it is very possible that he could get a new team.

[@TNovix]

It takes a lot to come out and address the recent events. There is definitely room to grow after what was said all those years ago and I do believe the person you were before isn't the person you are now. However and whenever the film releases, I will be watching.

[@NoSweatMan-_-]

Yet a lot of people's group chats say shit so much worse than this, then they proceed to flame people who say the same shit they do

[@EthanRom]

People forget that he's just a regular guy. Young and much to learn. He's not some larger than life celebrity.

[@johnpanicker7590]

are you projecting?

[@NoSweatMan-_-]

@@johnpanicker7590 projecting what? That I think people can change?

[@wyldfawndude]

Y’know, I think it’s great that we have heard from Gavin and having some sense of clarity that not all of those messages are real. For the ones that are from his high school days, I’m sure he’s way beyond those mistakes he made. I’m sure everyone is a loser in school, regardless of who they hang with or what they do. Still watching the movie!

[@BobaBrickzYT]

When I found out about all of this I was of course disappointed that people I had admired and supported would say things like that. However at the same time my heart sank thinking about the seeming finality of not just the film but the blossoming futures of everyone involved with this beautiful project. I had hoped that there would be some chance for redemption and reconciliation but was worried that the enormity of the situation would not grant that. We need more forgiveness in this world and to give people opportunities to be better than they were yesterday. I’m absolutely thrilled to see tue project is still releasing and I hope that the rest of the world will also be able to accept this apology and experience this gem of a film!

[@DaviMeloLegalzin]

Nah, It's crazy to think that minorities MUST forgive racists 💀

[@BobaBrickzYT]

@@DaviMeloLegalzin Forgiveness is a gift not a obligation, that’s why it’s such a special thing. If someone continues living in a destructive and hurtful way they should by no means be encouraged in that behavior, but how can we ever hope for anyone to change if they are never given that opportunity to be better? No one should be obliged to forgive but I applaud anyone who is able to do so and thus give the opportunity for progression.

[@jarrettvision.]

Very professionally handled Gavin. I hope the people you’ve affected will be able to give you a second chance, since all we can do in life is grow and better ourselves.

[@holasenorita]

I believe people can change and I hope you learn and grow from these mistakes.

[@shinkai9kami162]

He already has. Did you not listen??He said this when he was 14 and 15.

[@orchadetrm]

An actual apology. Doesn't blame a mental illness or shifted it to something else. He fully admitted he was in the wrong saying those things. He took full responsibility, a lesson we all should've learned from the story of Spider-Man.

[@warofmankind]

It took for someone to expose him to change his ways. And who knows if he's really changed you racism acceptors are nearly just as bad.

[@orchadetrm]

@@warofmankind racism is in everyone of us and that’s fact. We can’t change that. But if there’s no road or opportunity to change your ways then you can’t stop racism it’ll just keep going on. We can’t be pushing people down a path we’ve made them just to ridicule them in.

[@Aspectd1.]

@@orchadetrm💀💀..

[@paulfine2125]

Hi Gavin! I don’t know if you remember but waaayyyyy before Spider-Man lotus was announced I asked you a question over an instagram live about how to stand up for your work when people try to tear you down! I was being bullied about my own scripts I was writing and when you told me to keep working and not to let what they say get to me, it’s always stuck! Even when all of this stuff started I was praying you were fighting on your end the same way I did in high school! Sometimes as humans we have demons in our past but that doesn’t define who we are! I’m proud of the person you are now! I’ve still through all of this have been anticipating the release of this movie! I still wanted to ask if the cgi footage that was released yesterday in the “Spider-Man lotus no more” video will still be in the movie!? What I’ve seen of it looks amazing and I cannot wait to watch it on the screen with all of my friends! Keep working hard! I’m proud of you🕸 you continue to inspire me!

[@GJKonop]

❤️ (& yes, those shots will be used in the film!)

[@paulfine2125]

@@GJKonop when the date is announced me and all of my theater friends have been planning to get together and watch it!!! So so so excited!!!

[@TheAmateurCritic]

I still support you all the way! People change!

[@JJ-zo7jv]

It's horrible the lengths people will go to get one out of context thing you said and twist it to ruin your whole life. Says way more about these people than you. Personally, I didn't find the official problems about you to be a big deal at all. It's words and everyone has said things they regret. Much more so probably the people coming against you. Stepping forward and clearing all this was brave and admirable. I support you all the way as another independent filmmaker! Can't wait to see Lotus! Spider-Man is about forgiveness. Love you and God Bless

[@BEER-OTFG]

these were some terrible things yet i can see that you seemed to have learned a lesson and of course you‘ve matured since then you need to forgive your filth and if you can do so then everyone else can do so too

[@dragonballspaghetti154]

Go cry.

[@BEER-OTFG]

@@dragonballspaghetti154 what do you mean ? just telling that everyone can get past this shit it wasn‘t great what he did same goes for warden however they atleast admit to it and seem to be genuinely apologetic about it sure it took the internet to notice this first but does anyone really admit to being wrong without being exposed ?

[@jairhernandez661]

We're still here for you, Gavin! Everyone deserves a 2nd chance. We've learned that from stories of our heroes like Spider-Man. Whatever happened, happened. The past does not define you; whatever you do from here on forward does. Much love bro and keep up the good work!

[@JacobWatsonVideos]

Gavin, I met you & Warden on June 2nd, 2021 at 12:30AM at the beginning of Lotus Production. I know the time specifically cause I remember being disappointed I couldn’t have been 30 minutes quicker and met you on June 1st cause I have OCD & that just sounds better. While I didn’t know you guys around the time of the “stuff” that came out. I do know you guys today & I know that you’re two of nicest & most genuine people i’ve ever met. When people started calling you all these things I actually broke down crying multiple times (more times than I told you about) cause it was really hard seeing the internet saying the worst possible things about you guys on a daily basis. I only wish I could pull all my memories with you two out of my head like an SD Card & show some people just how wrong they are. Sometimes I feel like people have forgotten the simple concept of growing up & maturing. Gavin you are not only one of my best friends, but one of the most collaborative directors i’ve ever worked with & I know so many people that worked on Lotus can attest to that. I mean there’s literally an entire scene in the movie that Tuyen & Moriah wrote on one of our off days because when somebody has an idea, no matter if you think it’s a good or bad one, you ALWAYS listen to it. That quality is something I hope any director I work with in the future has. Okay wow this comments pretty long now so i’ll finish up by saying something i’ve said many times before, you & Warden are two of my best friends in the world & I hope to be creating things together until we’re too old to. Then hopefully filmmaking has advanced enough to where you can direct from your bed so we can continue to make more things together. Love you Gav❤️

[@GJKonop]

Teared up reading this. I could not ask for a better Assistant Director and Producer. Check your texts. ❤️

[@measles2362]

Gawk gawk gawk

[@Da_Lampster]

too bad he's racist.

[@JacobWatsonVideos]

@@measles2362 of course he’s my boy😏

[@Sanretros]

@@measles2362 🤓

[@lorenzodisante1011]

Hey Gavin, it's nice to hear clarification from yourself about things I already understood myself but wanted to make 100% sure. Yes it's true that you messed up years ago with those messages/comments, I understand the feeling, in my past (I was even younger than the age you had when you said those things) I said publicly very stupid and wrong stuff at school or online, then growing but still young I improved but still has quite arrogant or provocative way to express opinions; few of these things feel real distant from the current myself (I'm almost the opposite about some things now) but I still know that even if past it was real stuff, very stupid, probably forgiven by other but not forgettable. You did the right thing to address everything that was real that happened and didn't belittle the matter, remembering those things is the only way to do better, sometimes I'm almost disgusted thinking about few ideas and attitudes I had back in the days. In my experience I didn't noticed any bad attitude from you or any crew member, I can guarantee these things aren't related to the movie. The only little troubles during production, as we also had few little discussions, were due to organization problems and a bit of confusion, and it's very understandable because this was a new experience for many of us, you included. I'm still grateful that you and the crew that worked all together put all that passion and effort to make this possible and I hope it ends getting the movie released with a result that satisfies everyone who spent theirselves on the project (myself as well ahaha), and obviously the fans and who contributed to the crowdfunding (and I'm included in this group as well ahaha). I know that you and all the crew members worked very hard, even harder than necessary , my team too, to make the fans happy and show the potential we had, but a lot of people was clearly happy after this controversy, because as Goblin said: "the only thing they love more than a hero is to see a hero fail". I'm not obviously saying that you, warden, or any crew member is a hero, but the intent and goal was good and pure, and after you start getting success people will enjoy to see you fail, even if you were serving a good and positive matter.

[@julio_crack]

not reading allat 🤣🤣

[@lorenzodisante1011]

@@julio_crack so don't 😅

[@RexyySeason]

@@julio_crack OWN THAT RACIST EXCUSING BOZO

[@RexyySeason]

deleting replies?

[@YaBoiDoi]

@@julio_crack then dont lmao

[@RoweMan2000]

We all made mistakes when we were teens, even when we knew that it's wrong we thought that we're invincible Growing up we understand how awful we've been and we can't do anything about the past. But we can just move on and be better versions of ourselves

[@Vampiric_Kai]

I'll be honest, whoever leaked those messages did out of malice, not justice or any honorable reason. They took the time to did through years of your chat history and made a twitter account just to show these messages. That person wanted this film to get cancelled. I applaud you for not giving them that, for still intending to release the film. I and the many people that truly want to see this film will be here to like the movie when it is released. And Gavin, I'm not super knowledgeable on VFX animation / graphics, but I do know how to animate & use Blender. So if you ever need help just lemme know.

[@Not_that_Simpsons]

Just wondering what do you think of Miles Morales?

[@yungbk6088]

I accept your apology cuz I'm black and I'm 18 years old and I'm still in high school I said some offensive things too and we all forgive you

[@EveryDeGames]

I was on Twitter trying to tag you and, bruh, as a BLACK MAN, LET ME TELL YOU; FINISH THE MOVIE, I am good! Niggas LOVE Spider-Man, fam! When I saw those DMs it look like you (or Wayne, can't remember) binged every season of The Boondocks in week LOL! Your adaptation is THEE MOST FAITHFUL I've seen, ever! Those trailers were top quality! Grab both yours and Warden Wayne's Nigga Passes, and FINISH THE MOVIE, BRUH! You good and it's all good! Racism don't mean shit until it's time to throw hands, words never hurt anyone. We as black people took that huge negative and turned it into positive pop culture when you think about it. Hell, I've been called "nigger" lots of times when I vacationed in Florida, Georgia and Texas, the difference is they knew they wanted to get a rise outta me, but no, you don't feed that energy! I reply with, "A'ight my nigga, that's what's up!" Leaving them confused AF, and nothing comes out of it. Now, everyone I know; black, white, yellow, brown, khaki, bird or fish are no different than The Boondocks lol Nigga this, nigga that, nigga PLEASE! "Can a nigga borrow a french fry?" NIGGA, IS YOU GON' GIVE IT BACK?! All that to reiterate, if we stop feeding into negative energy and giving shitty people validation, we all could be watching Spider-Man Lotus right now lol! But for real though, it takes courage to go online before millions and air everything out. That makes you and Wayne a'ight in my book. #FinishSpidermanLotus

[@rootbeermcgee]

If you can take this a lesson and you've truly changed I can honestly forgive you. I feel this is a genuine apology as you took time out the re-evaluate and I believe everybody deserves a chance for redemption.

[@crackhead898]

He said offensive shit online, whatever who gives af. Yall acting like he committed a crime

[@andybobandysings]

Never has a controversy hit me like it did when I found out there was one surrounding my number one inspiration, Spider-Man. Nevertheless, a fan project with so much incredible work behind it. I'm not here to call people racist or not racist. But hearing another side of things, and someone taking responsibility for their actions is definitely the right way to go. That's what Spidey taught us all. There's two sides to everything. And of course, that with great power, there must also come great responsibility. Continue being responsible. In all you do. Looking forward to seeing this project in its fullest form.

[@NathanReynoldsDesigns]

Glad to hear that you plan on still releasing the film, really looking forward to it. I hope that this brings a new light to all that has taken place.

[@mikesalvucci4652]

what happened in the past is in the past, we learn from our mistakes, never run away from it, mistakes can be forgiven and people do deserve forgiveness and a second chance because forgiving ourselves, forgiving our mistakes and asking for a second chance is the right thing to do.