Rebel Wilson reflects on role in ‘culturally insensitive’ comedy series Fat Pizza 

‘People would be crucified for putting that on air right now’: Rebel Wilson reflects on her role in ‘culturally insensitive’ comedy series Fat Pizza

Rebel Wilson’s breakthrough role saw her playing obese Greek-Australian Toula Maccalopoulos in SBS comedy series Fat Pizza from 2003 to 2007.

And speaking to The Sunday Telegraph’s Insider before the Black Lives Matter movement, the Australian-born star admitted that political correctness has made it a challenging time for comedians across the globe.

Reflecting on ‘culturally insensitive’ Fat Pizza that explored ethnicity and stereotypes, the 40-year-old said that ‘people would be crucified’ if they aired the show now. 

‘People would be crucified for putting that on air right now’: Rebel Wilson, 40, reflected on her role in ‘culturally insensitive’ comedy series Fat Pizza, prior to the Black Lives Matter movement 

‘Logically, a comedian’s job is to make people laugh and to constantly flirt with the line of what’s appropriate and what’s not,’ Rebel began. 

‘My first show on SBS was Fat Pizza which was the most extreme culturally insensitive show ever,’ the Bridesmaids actress said with a laugh. 

‘People would have been crucified for putting that on the air right now, but comedy, there are cycles to it and it does go up and down and it is a bit of a weird time.’

Created by comedian Paul Fenech, Fat Pizza originally aired on SBS between 2000 and 2007. 

Comments: 'My first show on SBS was Fat Pizza which was the most extreme culturally insensitive show ever,' the Bridesmaids actress said in an interview with The Sunday Telegraph's Insider published on Sunday. Pictured as Greek-Australian Toula in Fat Pizza

Comments: ‘My first show on SBS was Fat Pizza which was the most extreme culturally insensitive show ever,’ the Bridesmaids actress said in an interview with The Sunday Telegraph’s Insider published on Sunday. Pictured as Greek-Australian Toula in Fat Pizza 

It was based on the life of Pauly Falzoni, a Greek pizza delivery boy living in Sydney.

Paul Fenech, 47, told Seven News in June last year that ‘Fat Pizza is one of the boldest Aussie comedies on television’.  

While promoting a reboot of the series, he went on to say that the show is ‘political incorrectness at its best’.

2020: 'People would have been crucified for putting that on the air right now, but comedy, there are cycles to it and it does go up and down and it is a bit of a weird time,' Rebel added

2020: ‘People would have been crucified for putting that on the air right now, but comedy, there are cycles to it and it does go up and down and it is a bit of a weird time,’ Rebel added

‘Get set for bigger and cheesier storylines straight from the headlines. Social media trolls, get ready to rumble!’

Meanwhile, anti-police brutality protests have erupted in at least 75 cities across the U.S. after the death in custody of unarmed black man George Floyd.   

Floyd died on Monday, May 25 after he was arrested by four Minneapolis police officers for allegedly using a fake $20 bill. 

He was brought to the ground and white police officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee on Floyd’s neck for eight minutes.

Floyd, who was unarmed and handcuffed, repeatedly said he couldn’t breathe and later died in custody.

Plot: Created by comedian Paul Fenech (pictured front, centre), Fat Pizza originally aired on SBS between 2000 and 2007. It was based on the life of Pauly Falzoni, a Greek pizza delivery boy living in Sydney

Plot: Created by comedian Paul Fenech (pictured front, centre), Fat Pizza originally aired on SBS between 2000 and 2007. It was based on the life of Pauly Falzoni, a Greek pizza delivery boy living in Sydney 

Civil unrest: Anti-police brutality protests have erupted in at least 75 cities across the U.S. after the death in custody of unarmed black man George Floyd (pictured)

Civil unrest: Anti-police brutality protests have erupted in at least 75 cities across the U.S. after the death in custody of unarmed black man George Floyd (pictured) 

The horrific assault was caught on video and sent shockwaves across the world. 

Chauvin has been charged with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

He, along with the three other officers who arrested Floyd, have been fired from the force following outrage over the African American’s death.

For over a week, protests have unfolded in at least 75 cities across the United States (as well as Australia) in an unprecedented display of civil unrest.  

Riots: For over a week, protests have unfolded in at least 75 cities across the United States (as well as Australia) in an unprecedented display of civil unrest. Pictured: protesters starting a fire in Washington D.C., on May 31

Riots: For over a week, protests have unfolded in at least 75 cities across the United States (as well as Australia) in an unprecedented display of civil unrest. Pictured: protesters starting a fire in Washington D.C., on May 31