BUCHAREST, ROMANIA: In a recent interview, the director behind Andrew Tate's upcoming documentary series, Matt Shea, shed light on how Tate has ascended to a deity-like status among numerous admirers.
The bond between Andrew and Shea seemingly stretches back through a considerable history. Previously, Shea produced a documentary, 'The Dangerous Rise of Andrew Tate', centered on Andrew, an endeavor that provoked a vehement verbal response from Tate himself.
Adding to this, Andrew's younger brother, Tristan Tate, also utilized the 'X' platform (formerly known as Twitter) to launch an attack against Shea.
Matt Shea delves into widespread global appeal of Andrew Tate
In a recent development, acclaimed filmmaker Shea brought attention to Tate's burgeoning fame.
Immersed in Tate's life since 2019, Shea's documentary will reportedly focus on exposing startling revelations about the influencer's alleged misogynistic stance.
As reported by The Guardian, in a twist of perception, a 'Hope Not Hate' survey discovered that 52% of British boys aged 16 and 17 hold a favorable view of Tate, surpassing the recognition even of notable figures like UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Stunned by these findings, Shea delved into the widespread global appeal of Tate and the potentially harmful consequences it entails.
As Andrew's presence expanded across social media platforms, his narrative of extreme masculinity managed to captivate impressionable young individuals.
According to Shea, these individuals perceive Andrew as a messiah, invulnerable to any evidence that might contradict their belief in his moral purity.
Shea went on to explain that the crucial point to grasp is that Andrew's followers lack a political investment in him, they consider him a spiritual guide, a messiah who rescued them from their deepest insecurities and provided solace for their struggles.
Shea said in an interview with The Guardian, "This is the thing people need to understand: followers don’t have a political interest in Andrew Tate – they see him as a spiritual leader, as a messiah."
Shea further added, "He saved them from the depths of their insecurity and brought them out of whatever it is that they were struggling with."
Shea goes on to mention instances of female teachers who have experienced difficulties in maintaining classroom discipline, as male students inquire about their teachings in a manner suggesting they should be in the kitchen, as reported by The Guardian.
He continues by sharing that he has communicated with women who claim that their boyfriends have turned abusive after adopting Andrew's teachings, as per the outlet.
Andrew Tate's trolls call him a 'media puppet'
After this statement by Shea, numerous users stepped forward to express their perspectives on Andrew as well.
One user wrote, "Where's his Chocolate?" Another user wrote, "#AndrewTate seems more like a media puppet than a thought leader. His role appears to be diverting attention from crucial matters, keeping the public focused on trivial distractions. ??"
A user stated, "No surprise. teenage boys are told males are evil, they're teased by girls who like little power trips, they're afraid to make a move without being accused or insulted. tate appears to offer an antidote. stop the sexist hypocrisy and he loses his appeal." A user commented, "The second coming? Someone has got a mission. Why?"
