A’zion Steps Down from ‘Zoe’ Role Amidst Mexican Character Casting Controversy

Actress A'zion stepped down from her role as Zoe, a Mexican character, after fan backlash over casting. She admitted accepting the role without reading the book and fully supports a more qualified actor for the part, apologizing to the fandom.

so considered that odessa isn’t mexican, zoe’s mexican roots will certainly be drawn up. this is distressing. holly brickley knows her characters and i make certain she does have a little of a say in casting. she developed a MEXICAN character and USED it for her publication. why wouldn’t we be distressed. pic.twitter.com/F8kMNn6xhv

“It is SO crucial for me to let you in on exactly how it all went down: I adopted Percy, however was provided Zoe rather and instantly claimed yes! I’m so pissed y’ all, I hadn’t check out the book and should have paid more attention to all elements of Zoe before approving … and now that I know what I know???”.

Fandom Outcry & A’zion’s Realization

Offered that odessa isn’t mexican, zoe’s mexican roots will certainly be written out. A’zion reacted to the fandom’s worries, creating on her Instagram Stories: “THANK YOU individuals for bringing this to my focus. There are a plentitude of people more than qualified of playing this duty and I am NOT one of them. A’zion informed Due date after the candidates were announced earlier this month. I don’t also understand what to assume or say.”.

“What the hell?” A’zion informed Target date after the nominees were introduced earlier this month. “My brain is still loading due to the fact that I simply woke up. I just spoke with Timothée [Chalamet, that plays Marty,] momentarily and it’s insane. I don’t also recognize what to assume or claim.”.

Project Context & Character Details

A’zion was set to star opposite Drew Starkey and Cailee Spaeny in the 2000s-set tale regarding two songs stressed 20-somethings. Spaeny is playing music movie critic Percy and Starkey plays songwriter Joe, who form a working and charming relationship.

A’zion’s Ethical Stance & Apology

“I would certainly never take a function from another person that’s suggested to do it. That must do it!” the “I Love LA” actress discussed. “That’s not me. There are a plentitude of individuals more than with the ability of playing this function and I am NOT one of them. I can not wait to see who it winds up being.”.

A’zion responded to the fandom’s problems, composing on her Instagram Stories: “THANKS people for bringing this to my focus. I CONCUR WITH EACH AND EVERY SINGLE AMONG YOU! This is why I enjoy you individuals. I’m so sorry that this taken place.”