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image captionHenry Zaga has previously appeared in 13 Reasons Why and The New Mutants
Members of Hollywood's deaf community are boycotting CBS's new mini-series The Stand, based on Stephen King's novel, after a hearing actor was selected to play a deaf character.
More than 70 people signed a letter saying it was "not acceptable" that the CBS All Access series cast Henry Zaga as deaf character Nick Andros.
"We will not endorse, watch or support your mini-series... We will share our displeasure," they said.
As a Black Deaf filmmaker/TV Creator, advocate of diversity & inclusion, acting instructor, & creator/owner of #Deaftalent®️ campaign, I believe in change. It shouldn’t be that difficult to cast the right person for the role.#StandAgainstTheStand#TheStand#RepresentationMatterpic.twitter.com/WBpomfxpmz— Jade Bryan - TV Writer & HBIC of #DeafTalent® (@DeafShowRunner) December 17, 2020