Marty Supreme actress quits new film after casting backlash
Summary
Actress Odessa A'zion decided not to be part of the new film "Deep Cuts" after facing criticism for her casting. She was going to play a character named Zoe Gutierrez, who has Mexican and Jewish heritage, sparking backlash because the role was expected to go to a Latin American actress. A'zion, who did not initially read the book, agreed with the concerns raised and withdrew from the project.Key Facts
- Odessa A'zion was originally cast in A24's film "Deep Cuts."
- The film is based on a novel that features a character named Zoe Gutierrez.
- Zoe is described in the book as having Mexican and Jewish heritage.
- A'zion faced criticism online for taking a role that some believed should go to a Latin American actress.
- She announced her withdrawal on Instagram, agreeing with critics and expressing regret for not reading the novel beforehand.
- A'zion is known for her role in "Marty Supreme" with Timothée Chalamet and has been nominated for an award this year.
- The film "Deep Cuts" is set to start filming next month, but A24 has not commented on the situation yet.
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