A group of four bipartisan lawmakers on Tuesday introduced legislation that would ban private big-cat ownership, inspired by Netflix s infamous Tiger King documentary series.
Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.; Susan Collins, R-Maine; Tom Carper, D-Del.; and Richard Burr, R-N.C., announced the Big Cat Public Safety Act to protect public safety and animal welfare, according to a press release. This bipartisan measure would help stop exploitation of big cats like tigers and lions, and reduce safety risks, Blumenthal, who authored the bill, said in a Tuesday statement. My Big Cat Public Safety Act would prohibit private ownership of these beautiful but powerful predators, which deserve to live in the wild.
Big cats: US senators seek ban on private ownership of lions and tigers
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Joe Exotic series taps John Cameron Mitchell to play Tiger King star
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The upcoming Tiger King scripted series has found its star.
John Cameron Mitchell, 57, is set to don a bleached mullet and glittering animal print tops as in the limited series as controversial zoo owner turned convicted felon, Joe Exotic, according to Deadline on Monday.
Mitchell - who is most famous for starring in the film adaptation of the rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch - will play opposite SNL alum Kate McKinnon, 37, as foil Carole Baskin.
Tiger King: John Cameron Mitchell, 57, is set to star as controversial zoo owner turned convicted felon, Joe Exotic, in an upcoming limited series for NBCU according to Deadline on Monday