Odessa A’zion Quits A24 Film After Backlash Over Playing Mexican Character: “F*** that. I’m OUT.”
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Key Points:
- Odessa A’zion has withdrawn from starring in A24’s upcoming film Deep Cuts after facing criticism for being cast as a Mexican character, Zoe Gutierrez.
- A’zion, who is Jewish, acknowledged the concerns on social media, expressing agreement with critics and stating she should not have accepted the role without fully understanding the character.
- She originally auditioned for a different character, Percy, but was offered the role of Zoe, which she later recognized was not appropriate for her to play.
- A24’s Deep Cuts, directed by Sean Durkin, is a love story set in the 2000s and also stars Cailee Spaeny and Drew Starkey.
- The casting controversy sparked calls from fans for a
