Ridley Scott Tells 'Exodus' Casting Critics To "Get A Life," Christian Bale Weighs In On The Controversy

It seems a moment hasn't gone by on the press run for "Exodus: Gods And Kings" where Ridley Scott hasn't faced a question about the casting of his Bible movie. The lack of ethnic diversity among the ensemble has been a source of concern in many quarters, an active Twitter hashtag #boycottexodusmovie is making the rounds, and Scott's own attempts to address the issue haven't gone over very well. And these latest comments aren't helping either.

Speaking with Associated Press, when asked about those who might want to boycott the film over its casting, Scott offered the nuanced rejoinder, "I say, 'Get a life.'" Noting the expense of the film ($140 million), Scott said he needed to get the "best possible cast ... on a budget of this scale." Meanwhile Moses himself AKA Christian Bale has offered a little more thoughtful commentary and comes to the defense of his director.

"It would absolutely be a wonderful day of celebration if,...