Comedian Tyler Fischer has taken legal action against Hollywood’s casting practices, claiming he was repeatedly denied acting roles due to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies.

Fischer, a frequent guest on “Gutfeld!” and host of the new Fox Nation special “No Pardon Needed,” discussed his case in an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital.

Fischer, who had been building a career in television and film, says that industry insiders explicitly told him he was passed over for roles because he is a straight white male.

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“I was doing TV shows and acting, and my career was growing in Hollywood. But these DEI policies, I was told explicitly, we have too many white guys,” Fischer said.

He recalled multiple instances where he was informed that he had booked a job, only to later be told that the role had to go to someone who was not a straight white male.

“And that was happening for ten years until the last time it happened,” he added.

Fischer revealed that he recorded a closed-door conversation with an industry manager who stated that it was “company policy” to avoid hiring straight white men.

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“I recorded the call and filed a lawsuit with the Supreme Court three years ago. So, I’ve been fighting this stuff for ten years,” he said.

Fischer noted that he was often dismissed when bringing up concerns about discrimination in casting.

“People would just go, ‘Sit down, shut up. You look like Macaulay Culkin and David Spade. You’re going to be fine.’ But it’s real. And that’s another reason why people are turning to alternative media sources.”

His lawsuit is still in its discovery phase, and while it remains unclear if the case will go to trial, Fischer believes his evidence is strong.

“It’s in the early phases. Whether or not we go to trial, I don’t know. But it’s on tape. And I’ve been told by certain people it’s the clearest discrimination case they’ve ever seen because it is recorded,” he stated.

He is currently on a nationwide stand-up comedy tour and has released a comedy special, “No Pardon Needed,” exclusively on Fox Nation.

The special was filmed on Jan. 20, 2025, at The Comedy Mothership in Austin, Texas—a club owned by Joe Rogan—coinciding with President Donald Trump’s return to the White House for his second term.

The 45-minute special takes a satirical look at modern politics and culture, featuring Fischer’s well-known impersonations of figures such as President Trump, President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Elon Musk.

Fischer has gained popularity through his political and social commentary sketches on YouTube and other platforms.

One of his most popular videos—an impression of Daily Wire commentator Jordan Peterson—has surpassed one million views.

Along with his stand-up tour, Fischer has made appearances on some of the biggest podcasts and talk shows, including “The Joe Rogan Experience,” “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver,” and “Kill Tony.”

In addition to his comedy career, Fischer has acted in the film “Terror on the Prairie” and voiced a character in the animated show “Mr. Birchum.”

As Fischer’s lawsuit moves forward, his case has drawn attention to Hollywood’s DEI policies and their impact on hiring practices.

With his growing audience in alternative media and live comedy, Fischer continues to challenge industry norms while expanding his platform beyond traditional entertainment channels.

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