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On Thursday, more than 70 signatories issued a statement saying that the casting of a hearing actor to play a Deaf character on the new CBS All Access show is not acceptable.
Amid ongoing Hollywood diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, another group is arguing a new series does not reflect these values.
On Thursday, more than 70 signatories issued a statement saying that the casting of a hearing actor to play a Deaf character on the new CBS All Access limited series
The Standis not acceptable. (Hearing actor Henry Zaga is playing Deaf character Nick Andros in the series.) Signatories include members of the Deaf community including actor Antoinette Abbamonte (
CBS’ ‘The Stand’ Series Faces Boycott for Casting Hearing Actor in Deaf Role
“It is time for industry professionals to create opportunities for Deaf talent,” members of Hollywood’s Deaf community write in a statementMargeaux Sippell and Tim Baysinger | December 17, 2020 @ 1:19 PM Last Updated: December 18, 2020 @ 9:14 AM
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Members of Hollywood’s Deaf community are boycotting “The Stand” after a hearing actor was cast to play a Deaf character in the CBS All Access limited series “The Stand.”
On Thursday, Dec. 17 the day the series based on Stephen King’s 1978 novel premiered a statement was posted to Twitter signed by 70 Deaf professionals who protested the show’s lack of Deaf representation after hearing actor Henry Zaga was picked to play Deaf character Nick Andros.