The end credits even listed every member of the show's team as John or Jane Smith in a reference to Cruise and the church's apparently litigious nature.
Tom Cruise was understood to be considering legal action for its depiction of him being urged to 'come out the closet' in reference to rumours about his sexuality. Perhaps most famously, South Park took on the Church of Scientology with the episode Trapped in the Closet in 2005 which even led to Isaac Hayes, who had voiced Chef, leaving the show. READ MORE: 'Manipulative' Meghan Markle and Prince Harry urged to start 'laughing at yourself' after South Park mauling And yet the show has rarely been dragged through the courts despite its over-the-top depictions. The main characters of Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny have delighted and horrified viewers in equal measures. The animated sitcom was created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone and since 1997 has been tackling subjects usually seen as taboo for TV writers. However, history suggests it will come to nothing as the show has form for taking vicious shots at celebs with little recourse. The hit American cartoon lampooned the pair in a recent episode, making fun of their fight for privacy while also taking part in a Netflix documentary and Harry's brutal memoir Spare which tore into the Royal Family. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are understood to be considering legal action against TV show South Park.
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