Let's examine that statement. 0:00. Contribute to Atlanta Black Star today and help us share our narratives. All people. "The response to the casting of Leah has been overwhelmingly positive and joyous, as it should be. In the books, Rue was a dark-skinned Black girl, and Amandla is light-skinned. 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Rick Riordan has strong words for fans upset with the casting of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians," an upcoming Disney+ show based on his book series of the same name. It's going to be a fantastic, exciting ride! Dislikes: cilantro, the NJ Turnpike, sneaker wedges. Amandla was fourteen. By Aaron Perine - May 10, 2022 01:25 pm EDT 0 Percy Jackson creator Rick Riordan had to pen a letter supporting Leah Jeffries after she had been cast as Annabeth Other commentators online have likened the treatment of the young actress to how John Boyega and Kelly Marie Tran were treatedduring their Star Wars tenures. Another critique Ive seen about the Annabeth casting has been why race-bend one character when we can create new Black characters? I counter with this question: why must they be mutually exclusive? From look I didnt want to be a half-blood, I was hooked. People were in her Instagram comments calling for her death. She is not a woman. and The Doobie Brothers have nothing in common - except great books out this week, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Once you see Leah as Annabeth, she will become exactly the way you imagine Annabeth, assuming you give her that chance, but you refuse to credit that this may be true, he wrote. There was a problem. Alexandra Daddario and author Rick Riordan sent support to Leah Jeffries amid fan backlash to the young actress being cast on the upcoming "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series on Disney+. Her fellow district member Thresh Morrowson was played by dark-skinned actor Dayo Okeniyi, yet he faced almost zero backlash. Alexandra Daddario hasnt been the only Percy Jackson-related vet to support Leah Jeffries. Saying I am not racist! is simply declaring that you deny your own biases and refuse to work on them. Now, former Percy Jackson film franchise star Alexandra Daddario has chimed in with a simple but supportive message for the actress taking over her former role. I was quite clear a year ago, when we announced our first open casting, that we would be following Disneys company policy on nondiscrimination: We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. It is worth noting that in the book Annabeth is described as having blonde hair, Percy is described as having black hair, and Grover is described as having brown hair. 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 The main trio of Percy Jackson and the Olympians has officially been cast for the upcoming Disney Plus show. Following the release of Riordans statement, #LeahIsOurAnnabeth began trending on Twitter, with fans voicing their support for the young actress. A Special Thank You to @disneyplus @rickriordan this is such a wonder experience Im so excited and to all the PERCY JACKSON & ANNABETH fans!!! It is not racist to want an actor who is accurate to the books description of the character!, You are upset/disappointed/frustrated/angry because a Black actor has been cast to play a character who was described as white in the books. 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. Uncle Rick officially welcomes them to the Percy Jackson cast. "Some of you have apparently felt offended or exasperated when your objections are called out online as racist. If that doesnt speak to the Black girl experience, I dont know what does. Something went wrong. Along the way, he gains two main friends, Annabeth, daughter of Athena, and Grover, his satyr protector. Let us know down in the comments! 2 min read Actress Alexandra Daddario has weighed in on the backlash against Leah Jeffries casting as Annabeth Chase in the upcoming This is not something new. But this will be an adaptation that I am proud of, and which fully honors the spirit of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, taking the bedtime story I told my son twenty years ago to make him feel better about being neurodivergent, and improving on it so that kids all over the world can continue to see themselves as heroes at Camp Half-Blood. ", You are judging [Leah]s appropriateness for this role solely and exclusively on how she looks. I have been clear, as the author, that I was looking for the best actors to inhabit and bring to life the personalities of these characters, and that physical appearance was secondary for me. 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You have decided that I couldnt possibly mean what I have always said: That the true nature of the character lies in their personality. Who would take roles as the gods and, more importantly, who would be Annabeth? Leah Jeffries was announced as Annabeth and Aryan Simhadri was announced as Grover. Whats more? Who would play Percy? 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Instead, it was about how audiences could not imagine Rue as anything but white, despite her being Black in the book. 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 . This trio is the best. Percy Jackson film vet Alexandra Daddario has weighed in. Two-thirds of the main trio would no longer be white like they had once been in the books. 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. But the author added not every response has been supportive. Annabeth has always been incredibly important to me. This contributes to the severity of the attacks on these actresses despite vocal support from the author himself. NY 10036. 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. However, like clockwork, racist trolls came out of every dank corner of the Internet. Sign up to receive The Atlanta Black Star Newsletter in your inbox. May 5th was D-Day. main love interest for Percy. In the meantime, you can check out the original film with your Disney+ subscription, or check out these other 2022 TV release dates to begin planning your viewing schedule. She will also be starring in the upcoming Prime Video movie Something From Tiffanys, alongside Zoey Deutch, Kendrick Sampson and Shay Mitchell. Nevertheless, it is as interesting as it is disturbing that these critics have no problem with a non-demigod role going to someone who isnt white. WebAlexandra Anna Daddario (born March 16, 1986) is an American actress most notable for her portrayal of Annabeth Chase in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE DAILY NEWSLETTER, FIRST TAKE, Percy Jackson Disney+ Series Sets The Adam Project Breakout Walker Scobell in Lead Role, Alexandra Daddario Talks Percy Jackson Disney+ Series and the Chances of Her Return (Video). When reading the reactions to his casting most of the comments were about how genius Riordans casting was except for a few expected trolls. In 2012, Amandla Stenberg was cast as Rue Barnette in The Hunger Games. Leah brings so much energy and enthusiasm to this role, so much of Annabeths strength. Now.. Annabeth must work ten times harder than everyone around her to be seen as powerful and worthy of being a hero. Of course, these people lack a basic understanding of the human body. Now. Jeffries takes over the mantle of Annabeth Chase after the character was originally brought to life in the Percy Jackson movies by Alexandra Daddario. She was the daughter of Olivia Lyon, Jamals ex wife, who claimed she was his daughter, but it turned out she wasnt. Please enter a valid email and try again. That should mean something. You have it. Jacob Elordi, Will Poulter & Sasha Calle Will Star In New Book to Movie Adaptation. She was left defenseless by the writers and producers at the CW. Leah Jeffries is going to be an incredible Annabeth!! This is not unique to the Percy Jackson fandom. In the movie adaptions of Rick's book, Annabeth is played by white actress Alexandra Daddario. 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. What We Know About Disney+s Show Her casting as Annabeth Chase was announced in May 2022, along with the announcement of the casting of Aryan Simhadri as Grover Underwood. Additionally, it was announced that Walker Scobell will be playing the titular character back in April 2022. They need to stop. WebPercy Jackson Author Shuts Down Backlash to Casting Black Actress as Annabeth Chase: Friends, That Is Racism 10 May 2022 by Andi Ortiz The Wrap Rick Riordan will not stand The author noted, We did that, and The casting process was long, intense, massive and exhaustive.. Its either something we recognize and try to work on, or its something we deny. You should never judge someone by how well they fit your preconceived notions. , Leah shared on Instagram. Leah is a twelve-year-old child. 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As soon as you see her on the screen, you will know what I mean. Additionally, it was 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. May 10, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen Last week, it was announced that Leah Sava Jeffries would portray Annabeth Chase and Aryan Simhadri would portray Grover Leahs Annabeth Chase is a true daughter of the Greek goddess Athena, who is a brilliant strategist with an active and curious mind. Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, Alexandra reprises her role of Annabeth in the film adaptation of The Sea of Monsters. From the outset of casting for the Disney+ series, Rick says he made it This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. Alexandra 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 Filming for Percy Jackson and the Olympians begins this summer in Vancouver. 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. I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. In the replies to that announcement, there were people commenting on her race and body type. Riordan made a point to clarify that he was not instructed by Disney or anyone else on who he should pick to play the beloved half-bloods. She might be perfect and a great actress but Annabeth is supposed to be blonde hair with grey eyes like Athena , To comments like that, the author said, You are judging her appropriateness for this role solely and exclusively on how she looks. Aryan Simhadri and Walker Scobell had also been cast for the new series. But this will be an adaptation that I am proud of, and which fully honors the spirit of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, taking the bedtime story I told my son twenty years ago to make him feel better about being neurodivergent, and improving on it so that kids all over the world can continue to see themselves as heroes at Camp Half-Blood.". Heres how it works. Warm messages continued to pour in, including one from a Twitter user who commented, A REMINDER THAT NO HATE FOR WALKER SCOBELL, LEAH SAVA JEFFRIES, AND ARYAN SIMHADRI ARE ALLOWED. ", Later in the letter, Riordan argues, "The core message of Percy Jackson has always been that difference is strength. Naturally, rampant anticipation followed the announcement. The things that distinguish us from one another are often our marks of individual greatness. By submitting your email, you agree to our, Disneys Percy Jackson show casts two more main characters, Sign up for the People rejoiced. IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. A weekly roundup of the best things from Polygon. Friends, that is racism.. 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. On April 11th, Walker Scobell was introduced to the world as our new Percy. Likes: fashion, books, old buildings. Here was a main character who was the correct age and he had Percy energy! Once you see Leah as Annabeth, she will become exactly the way you imagine Annabeth, assuming you give her that chance, but you refuse to credit that this may be true. They need to stop. If they could act, Disney wanted their tapes. Hopefully, hearing from the previous live-action Annabeth may help to quiet the naysayers, as unlikely as that may be. 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. Her story is about how she feels ignored, underestimated, and abandoned. She also is playing the (10-year-old spoiler alert!) You refuse to believe her selection could have been based on merit. If you have a problem with this casting, however, take it up with me. At times, her character gets into situations that are not pretty. In fact, this should be the norm. I, for one, am excited for Leah Jeffries to bring life to one of my favorite characters, and I am carving her name into the Emmys right now. Will Alert: Missing Persons Unit Be Renewed For Season 2 On Fox After Finale? Weve got you covered! ", 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. Thu, 05 May 2022 at 6:56 pm Tweet Who Is Leah Sava Jeffries? Rick Riordan went out looking for the most talented actors to portray the characters that he wrote and when he found them, they just so happened to not be white. Jeffries also reaffirmed her confidence in herself, and thanked the supportive fans for their positive comments. 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