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Richard Gere's "Obscene" Gesture Causes Chaos On NBC's Today Show

Richard Gere's unexpected gesture during an interview on NBC's Today Show left host Savannah Guthrie stunned. The incident followed a similar outburst by Cher, creating a chaotic atmosphere on the network. Gere's actions were a reenactment from his new series, 'The Agency,' highlighting the show's upcoming release.

Richard Gere shocks with gesture
Savannah Guthrie's reaction
New series 'The Agency' previewed

Richard Gere, the renowned actor known for his roles in films like Pretty Woman, recently caused a stir on NBC's Today Show. During an interview with Savannah Guthrie, Gere made an unexpected gesture that left the host visibly shocked. This incident came just a day after singer Cher dropped an F-bomb on the same program, adding to the chaos on the network. As the show aired a clip from Gere's latest project, 'The Agency,' the actor decided to reenact a scene that had been cut, leading to the controversial moment.

Richard Gere's gesture shocks Savannah Guthrie

The interview took an unexpected turn when Gere, 75, flipped off Guthrie as she introduced him to viewers. Defending his actions, Gere stated, "Sorry, but that's what I did in the piece." Guthrie, taken aback, tried to cover Gere's hand with her script while expressing her disbelief at the gesture on a family morning show. She exclaimed, "You just did an obscene gesture on this family morning show," highlighting the unexpected nature of the incident.

New series 'The Agency' previewed

The gesture was a reenactment from Gere's new political thriller, 'The Agency,' which is set to premiere on November 29. The series, produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov, stars Gere alongside Michael Fassbender and Jodie Turner-Smith. It delves into the world of deep-cover agents living under false identities to recruit intelligence sources. Gere described the series as "terrific" and noted that it was shot like a movie, adding to the anticipation surrounding its release.