Odessa A’zion Pulls Out of A24 Film ‘Deep Cuts’ After Casting Backlash
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Key Points:
- Odessa A’zion announced her exit from the A24 film Deep Cuts after backlash over her casting as Zoe Gutierrez, a character described in the source novel as half Mexican and half Jewish.
- A’zion stated she initially auditioned for a different role and accepted Zoe’s part without reading the book, but left the project upon realizing concerns of whitewashing.
- The film, set in the 2000s, follows two music-obsessed 20-somethings, with Cailee Spaeny and Drew Starkey in leading roles.
- A’zion expressed support for casting actors who authentically represent their characters and apologized to fans for the oversight.
- Holly Brickley, author of the novel, reportedly
