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The Announcement Ignites Debate (Image Credits: Cdn01.justjared.com)
Odessa A’zion has addressed the whitewashing backlash that led her to withdraw from A24’s adaptation of Holly Brickley’s novel Deep Cuts.[1]
The Announcement Ignites Debate
A24 revealed last month that the 25-year-old actress, recognized for her performances in Marty Supreme and I Love LA, would portray Zoe Gutierrez in director Sean Durkin’s upcoming film.[1][2] The character, drawn from Brickley’s 2025 debut novel, emerges as Joe’s girlfriend in a story centered on music-obsessed young adults navigating ambition and relationships in the 2000s indie scene.[3]
Critics quickly highlighted concerns. Zoe Gutierrez appears in the book as a half-Mexican, half-Jewish lesbian whose heritage shapes her experiences within the narrative’s love triangle involving protagonist Percy Marks and songwriter Joe Morrow.[2][4] Social media erupted with accusations of whitewashing, especially given A’zion’s background. Over 100 Latino actors, artists, and advocates, including Eva Longoria, John Leguizamo, and Xochitl Gomez, signed an open letter decrying the decision.
The missive pointed to broader patterns in Hollywood. It noted a lack of Latina audition opportunities and referenced the UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report, which found Latinos comprised just 1 percent of leads in top films despite making up 20 percent of the U.S. population.[4]
- Eva Longoria
- John Leguizamo
- Xochitl Gomez
- Melissa Barrera, who…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-02-19 10:26:00
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