Leah Jeffries was announced as Annabeth and Aryan Simhadri was announced as Grover. He stated his intent to cast the series without regard for factors like ethnicity and gender, and that Leah Jeffries was the best actress to embody Annabeths strength. Riordan also called out the racism displayed by fans, and declared it to be the real reason behind the bullying. 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Riordan noted that he made quite clear a year ago that when he began his hunt for actors in the highly anticipated project, we would be following Disneys company policy on nondiscrimination before providing what that entails: We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. They need to stop. You feel I must have been coerced, brainwashed, bribed, threatened, whatever, or I as a white male author never would have chosen a Black actor for the part of this canonically white girl. last updated May 12, 2022 Percy Jackson film vet Alexandra Daddario has weighed in. Percy Jackson creator Rick Riordan had to pen a letter supporting Leah Jeffries after she had been cast as Annabeth Chase in the Disney+ series. The anticipation for who would play Annabeth and Grover was even more excruciating after Percys announcement. I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. You have no one else to blame," he continued."We should be able to agree that bullying and harassing a child online is inexcusably wrong. Lets not forget that mermaids are literally fictional creatures living under the sea. Why can we not have both brand new characters and race-bend whatever characters we want? In fact, many stans will attach themselves to any white actor who mentions they auditioned for the role instead of supporting the girl who fairly won the role. They join Walker Scobell, who will portray the titular Percy. Since then, there has been significant backlash to the casting of Jeffries, a Black actress, as Annabeth, described as white with blonde hair in the original books. Author Rick Riordan, who is also writing the series and cast the actors, has responded to the backlash on his blog. She has also always been Black to me. Dislikes: cilantro, the NJ Turnpike, sneaker wedges. People were in her Instagram comments calling for her death. Please refresh the page and try again. But following last weeks announcement that actress Leah Sava Jeffries was cast as the series deuteragonist and love interest Annabeth Chase, (@camphalfblood) May 10, 2022. Web11 May 2022 by Valerie Complex Deadline Actress Alexandra Daddario has weighed in on the backlash against Leah Jeffries casting as Annabeth Chase in the upcoming Disney+ show The same cannot be said for the comments under Dior Goodjohns casting announcement. That neurodivergent kid who has failed out of six schools, for instance, may well be the son of Poseidon. In the movie adaptions of Rick's book, Annabeth is played by white actress Alexandra Daddario. The Chris Columbus-directed film was greeted with a lukewarm reception from critics and even worse reactions from devout fans of the series. Yara Shahidi Stars as Tinker Bell In New 'Peter Pan & Wendy' Trailer - Watch Here! She might be perfect and a great actress but Annabeth is supposed to be blonde hair with grey eyes like Athena., I really wanted them to do everything by the book. You are judging her appropriateness for this role solely and exclusively on how she looks. Mother's Day / My First Week at the Studios. All people. You have no one else to blame. New York, Percy Jackson & the Olympians fans showed their more controversial side when Leah Jeffries was cast as Annabeth Chase in the upcoming Disney+ TV series. When the fan base learned that Disney+ was picking up their beloved franchise for a second shot at on-screen adaptation, they were ecstatic. Author Rick Riordan, who wrote the original Percy Jackson novels, released a statement on his website defending the young actress. If I may quote from an excellent recent article in the Boston Globe about Dr. Khama Ennis, who created a program on implicit bias for the Massachusetts Board of Registration for Medicine in Boston: To say a person doesnt have bias is to say that person isnt human. Racism/colorism isnt something we have or dont have. Percy Jackson and the Olympians doesnt have an official release date yet, but well be sure to let you know here on CinemaBlend. Two-thirds of the main trio would no longer be white like they had once been in the books. Rick Riordan has strong words for fans upset with thecasting of"Percy Jackson and the Olympians," an upcoming Disney+ show based on his book series of the same name. Annabeth has always been incredibly important to me. That neurodivergent kid who has failed out of six schools, for instance, may well be the son of Poseidon. Percy Jackson's Annabeth Controversy Brought Out Some Fans' Ugly Side By Cara Smart Published May 20, 2022 Casting controversies aren't uncommon, but Percy Except not quite. Jenna Ortega Starring in New Movie with The Weeknd, Cady Heron's Mom Has Been Cast for 'Mean Girls' Movie Musical. Finally, the Percy Jackson series was going to be gifted a second chance with Rick Riordan at the helm. It was groundbreaking, yes, but calls of gingercide and intense hate were thrown at Patton. Additionally, it was Leah Jeffires definitely isnt the first Black actress to be the target of racist commenters after being cast in a role that was initially written as and played by a white person. Who Is Leah Sava Jeffries? And before you resort to the old kneejerk reaction I am not racist! lets examine that statement too. 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Nevertheless, when Idris Elba was cast as Heimdall in Thor, a similarly undervalued character, the backlash was horrific. IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. Without having seen her play the part, you have pre-judged her (pre + judge = prejudice) and decided she must have been hired simply to fill a quota or tick a diversity box. Weve got you covered! In a post on his website, Riordan who wrote the Percy Jackson and the Olympians book series, will write the pilot of the Disney+ series, and executive produce the series noted that most of the responses to Jeffries being cast have been overwhelmingly positive and joyous. But there are still some out there who are upset that Annabeth, who is described as a white girl in the books, will be played by a Black actress and thats who Riordan directed his post at. "The response to the casting of Leah has been overwhelmingly positive and joyous, as it should be. The things that distinguish us from one another are often our marks of individual greatness. In fact, when the author himself says that you have misunderstood the character as he wrote her, then you know youre wrong. She was the daughter of Olivia Lyon, Jamals ex wife, who claimed she was his daughter, but it turned out she wasnt. Other notable castings include Glynn Turman as Chiron, Timm Sharp as Gabe Ugliano, and Dior Goodjohn as Clarisse La Rue. First, let me be clear I am speaking here only for myself," Riordan clarified. Aryan Simhadri (left) and Leah Jeffries (right). If they could act, Disney wanted their tapes. "Leah brings so much energy and enthusiasm to this role, so much of Annabeths strength. Lets not even get into the complete disregard of the story from the source material. These thoughts are mine alone. Sign up to receive The Atlanta Black Star Newsletter in your inbox. Dior is not as big as Clarisse was described in the book. These three roles are interesting to note because of the reaction to the corresponding casting announcements. WebBest of 2022 Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Emmys STARmeter Awards San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film This post is specifically for those who have a problem with the casting of Leah Jeffries as Annabeth Chase. Eli Lilly cuts insulin prices up to 70% amid federal pressure to lower costs of life-saving medication, Joshua Cohen's 'The Netanyahus,' more awarded 2022 Pulitzer Prizes in books, drama, music, Notorious B.I.G. She also starred in the comedy Rel on the same network. She doesnt look the way I always imagined.. Riordan saidhis goal with casting was to find performers who could "inhabit and bring to life the personalities of these characters" regardless of what they looked like. Rick Riordan, the author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, is speaking out against racist backlash from fans upset with the casting of Leah Jeffries as Annabeth Chase in the upcoming Disney+ adaptation. And now, at least on Disney+, she always will be. On January 25th, 2022, author Rick Riordan announced that his first television series was finally greenlit by Disney+ and would soon be gracing our screens. ", The author added that those saying Jeffries doesn't fit the role because she's not white are dismissing her "years of hard work honing her craft, her talent, her tenacity, her focus, her screen presence. We took a year to do this process thoroughly and find the best of the best. Meanwhile, Jaffries will portray Annabeth, a brilliant strategist and a daughter of Athena. Cinemablend is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. How The Mandalorian Wrote Out Gina Carano Is Cara Dune Still Alive? Even now, Thompson still faces intense criticism while Elba was eventually accepted as Heimdall. We all do. Anyone can be a hero. Muscles can be built. They need to stop. Daddario has already given the new series her blessing, but after the news went public that Leah Jeffries' casting sparked negative reactions and insults on her social media accounts, Alexandra Daddario stepped up to cheer her on, though without addressing any of the blowback directly. Rick Riordan will not stand for any racism toward or bullying of the new Percy Jackson cast. Percy Jackson Author Shuts Down Backlash to Casting Black Actress as Annabeth Chase: Friends, That Is Racism We should be able to agree that bullying and You refuse to believe her selection could have been based on merit. Please check your email to find a confirmation email, and follow the steps to confirm your humanity. The common narrative being used to justify the backlash against Jeffries is that she is not blonde. In the books, Rue was a dark-skinned Black girl, and Amandla is light-skinned. Leah is a twelve-year-old child. "As strong as Leah is, as much as we have discussed the potential for this kind of reaction and the intense pressure this role will bring, the negative comments she has received online are out of line. Everyone was talking about the show; Percy trended on Twitter all day. 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Thank you for signing up to CinemaBlend. There is power in plurality. The casting of Leah Jeffries as Annabeth Chase in the upcoming Percy Jackson and the Olympians series resulted in some backlash from book fans regarding race-related details. On Tuesday, the young adult novelist, 57, spoke out against backlash the show has received after Variety announced last ThursdaythatLeah Jeffries, a 12-year-old Black actress, will play Annabeth Chase, whom Riordan described in the books as white. Now. newsletter, recently welcomed the two new cast members on his blog, Every movie and show coming to Netflix in March, All the big new games coming out in March, Pokemon Go leader counters for Sierra, Arlo, and Cliff in March 2023, Pokmon Go Rocket Giovanni counters, team in March 2023, PlayStation VR 2 games releasing in March, all upcoming titles for 2023, The official BTS Lego set is now available. ", More:Notorious B.I.G. This page was last changed on 26 October 2022, at 04:22. "Some of you have apparently felt offended or exasperated when your objections are called out online as racist. Its a shame such posts need to be written, but they doLeah brings so much energy and enthusiasm to this role, so much of Annabeths strength. The relatively muted outrage can be attributed to a lack of enthusiasm surrounding the character. In the replies to that announcement, there were people commenting on her race and body type. She will be a role model for new generations of girls who will see in her the kind hero they want to be," the creator observed. Along the way, he gains two main friends, Annabeth, daughter of Athena, and Grover, his satyr protector. 'It is not racist to want an actor who is accurate to the books description of the character!' What much of this outcry boils down to is fan entitlement, anti-blackness, and misogynoir. Alexandra In the second film, Alexandra dyed her hair blonde to resemble Annabeth more. They do not necessarily reflect or represent the opinions of any part of Disney, the TV show, the production team, or the Jeffries family. However, when Jason Momoa, a Polynesian man with brown hair and brown eyes, was cast as the character in 2014, there was very little backlash. You have it. We should be able to agree that bullying and harassing a child online is inexcusably wrong, Riordan wrote. "Buckle up, demigods. In fact, it happens almost every time a traditionally white character is played by a Black actress. At times, her character gets into situations that are not pretty. If you dont get that, if youre still upset about the casting of this marvelous trio, then it doesnt matter how many times you have read the books. Whatever else you take from this post, we should be able to agree that bullying and harassing a child online is inexcusably wrong., The New York Times bestselling author said that although he and Leah discussed the potential for this kind of reaction and the intense pressure this role will bring, the negative comments she has received online are out of line. He added, They need to stop. Fan entitlement is far-reaching. The idea of blackwashing is a clear example of misogynoir. When I was 10 years old, I discovered a book series called Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. The character could not be Biracial. She should not have to be strong in the face of blatant misogynoir by people who want to put her in her place or dim her shine. There is power in plurality. Copyright 2023 ComicBook.com. The casting of Leah Jeffries as Annabeth Chase in the upcoming Percy Jackson and the Olympians series resulted in some backlash from book fans regarding race WebLeah Sava Jeffries (born September 25, 2009) is an actress who will portray Annabeth Chase in the Disney+ adaptation of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. On Tuesday, the author issued a lengthy statement defending the casting of Leah Jeffries as Annabeth Chase. The films were considered flops after disappointing performances at the box office and poor critical reception (which was why we didnt see more of them), but they've attained a fandom nonetheless. The fact of the matter is that people should not be harassing Leah Jeffries and getting her TikTok removed because they feel a disconnect between her and a fictional book character. Now.. As strong as Leah is, as much as we have discussed the potential for this kind of reaction and the intense pressure this role will bring, the negative comments she has received online areoutof line. This is not unique to the Percy Jackson fandom. Alexandra reprises her role of Annabeth in the film adaptation of The Sea of Monsters. THEY ARE CHILDREN GIVE THEM LOVE INSTEAD BC THEYRE THE PERFECT CASTING FOR THE PERCY JACKSON TV SHOW., A REMINDER THAT NO HATE FOR WALKER SCOBELL, LEAH SAVA JEFFRIES, AND ARYAN SIMHADRI ARE ALLOWED THEY ARE CHILDREN GIVE THEM LOVE INSTEAD BC THEY'RE THE PERFECT CASTING FOR THE PERCY JACKSON TV SHOW . Who would take roles as the gods and, more importantly, who would be Annabeth? But thats another article altogether.) 2013 saw the release of a sequel that garnered an even worse reception. By Aaron Perine Coming up, Leah will star in the movie Beast with Idris Elba, which finds Elba on a trip to South Africa, only for he and his two teenage daughters to be hunted by a massive rogue lion intent on proving that the savanna has but one apex predator, according to The Wrap. Whats more? The children of Greek gods attend a summer camp known as Camp Half-Blood, where they train and hone their abilities. Watch the show or dont. She will be a role model for new generations of girls who will see in her the kind of hero they want to be.". YOU'VE REACHED YOUR MONTHLY ARTICLE LIMIT. In a lengthy blog post published earlier this week, Riordan condemned the racist remarks made toward the young star set to play Annabeth Chase in Percy Jackson and the Olympians., This post is specifically for those who have a problem with the casting of Leah Jeffries as Annabeth Chase, Riordan wrote. Leah is exactly the way I imagined Annabeth in the books: smart, strong and courageous, a true daughter of Athena who has zero patience for the foolishness of a certain Seaweed Brain, Rick shared on his website. This is untrue. Friends, that is racism. NY 10036. You refuse to believe her selection could have been based on merit. She revealed in an Instagram live session that she was even driven to delete her TikTok account after receiving such hateful messages. What did you think about his statement? Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Simadri plays Grover, Percys best friend who is secretly a satyr, a half-man half-goat creature from Greek mythology. However, no one is saying the same thing about Tim Sharp. Whatever else you take from this post, we should be able to agree that bullying and harassing a child online is inexcusably wrong. ! the actress wrote of her successor in a Twitter post earlier this week. Who would be Grover? May 10, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen Last week, it was announced that Leah Sava Jeffries would portray Annabeth Chase and Aryan Simhadri would portray Grover An open casting call was put out where people could submit auditions regardless of race. In a lengthy blog post published earlier this week, You have no one else to blame, he said. May 10, 2022 Leah Jeffries is Annabeth Chase This post is specifically for those who have a problem with the casting of Leah Jeffries as Annabeth Chase. This contributes to the severity of the attacks on these actresses despite vocal support from the author himself. You should never judge someone by how well they fit your preconceived notions. Alexandra Daddario joins Percy Jackson author Rick Riordan in praising Leah Jeffries after fans criticized her casting as the new Annabeth Chase in Disney+ series. In the film, based on the novel by Melissa Hill, a womans life is upended when an engagement ring meant for someone else leads her to the person shes meant to be with, reports Deadline. The response to the casting of Leah has been overwhelmingly positive and joyous, as it should be. Her fellow district member Thresh Morrowson was played by dark-skinned actor Dayo Okeniyi, yet he faced almost zero backlash. For every role, please submit qualified performers, without regard to disability, gender, race and ethnicity, age, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis prohibited by law. Chiron, who was a white man in the novel, is now being portrayed by a Black actor. 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