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 anticipation for who would play Annabeth and Grover was even more excruciating after Percys announcement. "If you have a problem with this casting, however, take it up with me. Previously Walker Scobell (The Adam Project) was cast in the lead role of Percy Jackson. Rick Riordan will not stand for any racism toward or bullying of the new "Percy Jackson" cast. How The Mandalorian Wrote Out Gina Carano Is Cara Dune Still Alive? 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. Her fellow district member Thresh Morrowson was played by dark-skinned actor Dayo Okeniyi, yet he faced almost zero backlash. Arguably, Pattons role as Iris West started the trend of race-bending originally white characters with Black actors. That should mean something. She also is playing the (10-year-old spoiler alert!) You will receive a verification email shortly. The key differences between the two actors? Gender and race. 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. His blonde hair was a negligible non-issue that was largely brushed aside. This is something that other studios have failed to do, but it should not be commended. In the replies to that announcement, there were people commenting on her race and body type. Tessa Thompsons casting as Valkyrie, on the other hand, unleashed a hellfire of vitriol. Heres how it works. The core message of Percy Jackson has always been that difference is strength. Atlanta Black Star is a narrative company. Not even 24 hours after the worst of the attacks had begun, Riordan published a blog post where he called the trolling what it was, racist, and demanded that it stopped. ", 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. 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 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. This is untrue. !May 10, 2022. That neurodivergent kid who has failed out of six schools, for instance, may well be the son of Poseidon. Contribute to this page Suggest an edit or add missing content Learn more about contributing Edit page Leah Jeffries is going to be an incredible Annabeth!!! Chiron, who was a white man in the novel, is now being portrayed by a Black actor. The Chris Columbus-directed film was greeted with a lukewarm reception from critics and even worse reactions from devout fans of the series. Rather than finding excitement in the concept of new interpretations of classic characters, social media trolls tend to share negative critiques without seeing the finished product first, and in this case share them before filming has even started. We all do. NY 10036. "These thoughts are mine alone. The things that distinguish us from one another are often our marks of individual greatness. Leah Jeffries is going to be an incredible Annabeth!! You are judging her appropriateness for this role solely and exclusively on how she looks. 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 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. 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. A number of fans objected to the African-American actress being cast in the role. Naturally, rampant anticipation followed the announcement. Leahs co-star, Aryan Simhadri, was not met with the same backlash, nor should he have been. If you have a problem with this casting, however, take it up with me. Whatever else you take from this post, we should be able to agree that bullying and harassing a child online is inexcusably wrong," he continued. 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. Riordan also reiterated that, as the man who created these characters, he is inarguably best suited for knowing who should play them, and is confident that audiences will fall in love with Jeffries as Annabeth. Fan entitlement is far-reaching. 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. Contribute to Atlanta Black Star today and help us share our narratives. Author Rick Riordan, who wrote the original Percy Jackson novels, released a statement on his website defending the young actress. 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. While the response to Leah Jeffries casting was indeed mostly positive, the young actress was subject to some intense bullying on her social media accounts. The response to Diors casting is colored by her being an antagonist, meanwhile, Leah is playing a hero. What did you think about his statement? You should never judge someone by how well they fit your preconceived notions. In comparison to Elba, the backlash against Thompson was more violent and consistent. Percy Jackson film vet Alexandra Daddario has weighed in. Finally, the Percy Jackson series was going to be gifted a second chance with Rick Riordan at the helm. 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. By Allison Schonter - May 12, 2022 09:18 am EDT. Many non-Black people can wrap their minds around a Black villain just not a Black good guy. Yara Shahidi Stars as Tinker Bell In New 'Peter Pan & Wendy' Trailer - Watch Here! They said that Clarisse was white and built. When I was 10 years old, I discovered a book series called Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan. Watching her act with Walker and Aryan, I saw Annabeth Chase come to life. Please refresh the page and try again. 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. Thu, 05 May 2022 at 6:56 pm Tweet Who Is Leah Sava Jeffries? The things that distinguish us from one another are often our marks of individual greatness. In a lengthy blog post published earlier this week, You have no one else to blame, he said. "Watch the show or don't. Let's examine that statement. Copyright 2023 ComicBook.com. If they could act, Disney wanted their tapes. We did that. IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. She will be a role model for new generations of girls who will see in her the kind of hero they want to be. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy. They said there was no way that she could be Starfire, a fictional alien from a make-believe planet. Its a shame such posts need to be written, but they do. And before you resort to the old kneejerk reaction I am not racist! lets examine that statement too. The actress, who is Black, is set to star as one of the leads in the upcoming adaptation set to release on Disney+. No actor should have to bear their job. 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. She is not a woman. 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. 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 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. I am so excited for the kids that are going to be cast in that and how theyll inspire a new generation of young women. Not only is the backlash just blatant misogynoir, but it also shows a complete lack of imagination on the part of these members of the audience. She also starred in the comedy Rel on the same network. Alexandra reprises her role of Annabeth in the film adaptation of The Sea of Monsters. 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. 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. Next, on June 21, 2022, Variety announced three additional They do not necessarily reflect or represent the opinions of any part of Disney, the TV show, the production team, or the Jeffries family. 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. Actor, singer, and occasional dancer. The only other thing she has is her wisdom and her ambition. Annabeth is one of the main characters in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series as well as in The Heroes of Olympus series, as she is one of the Seven demigods of the Prophecy of Seven. New York, Rick Riordan made a promise that he was going to try to keep the spirit of his books alive with young actors who would be accurate to the ages of the characters. When reading the reactions to his casting most of the comments were about how genius Riordans casting was except for a few expected trolls. 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. Meet the 'Percy Jackson' Series' Annabeth Chase! How The Mandalorian Wrote Out Gina Carano Is Cara Dune Still Alive? The show is based on the best-selling middle grade series, which takes palce in a world where Greek gods, heroes, and monsters are real. They do not necessarily reflect or represent the opinions of any part of Disney, the TV show, the production team, or the Jeffries family. All people. Additionally, it was The character of Aquaman has historically been white with blond hair and blue eyes. May 5th was D-Day. last updated May 12, 2022 Percy Jackson film vet Alexandra Daddario has weighed in. and The Doobie Brothers have nothing in common - except great books out this week, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. That's your call. But thats another article altogether.) "Some of you have apparently felt offended or exasperated when your objections are called out online as racist. She will be a role model for new generations of girls who will see in her the kind of hero they want to be., Riordan dared those with a problem with this casting to take it up with me. He added, You have no one else to blame. 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. If you have a problem with this casting, however, take it up with me. This is not something new. This was also one of those days when I realized that my childhood interest, one of my most favorite things, was shared by so many different people. This was the moment of redemption that everyone had been waiting for. She does not have superpowers like her closest friends. We should be able to agree that bullying and harassing a child online is inexcusably wrong, Riordan wrote. Oops. Unlike the movie, the show will keep the characters closer to their book ages. You refuse to believe me, the guy who wrote the books and created these characters, when I say that these actors are perfect for the roles because of the talent they bring and the way they used their auditions to expand, improve and electrify the lines they were given. Except not quite. Dior is not as big as Clarisse was described in the book. There were also people in the comments pretending to care about fat people to veil their racism. Most notably, theres Candice Patton who was hired to play Iris West Allen in The Flash in 2014. 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. Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, Its either something we recognize and try to work on, or its something we deny. And now, at least on Disney+, she always will be. ", "You have decided that I couldnt possibly mean what I have always said: That the true nature of the character lies in their personality. Leah Sava Jeffries has an exciting new role she 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. It's a shame such posts need to be written, but they do. You refuse to believe her selection could have been based on merit. It is only natural that a new generation of kids will get to see themselves in these characters now. However, no one is saying the same thing about Tim Sharp. 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? 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Anyone can be a hero. There is power in plurality. People cannot fathom that Black actresses, who auditioned for a role, were better than the white people who tried out. 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+. Leah Jeffries is Annabeth Chase. But I am not racist, you say. Jenna Ortega Starring in New Movie with The Weeknd, Cady Heron's Mom Has Been Cast for 'Mean Girls' Movie Musical. Of course, these people lack a basic understanding of the human body. 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. Now., After the announcement, fans of the mythological adventure called out the cast for not staying true to the book, like one Twitter user who said, I really wanted them to do everything by the book. Saying I am not racist! is simply declaring that you deny your own biases and refuse to work on them. In fact, it happens almost every time a traditionally white character is played by a Black actress. The movie is slated for an August 2022 release. She is a Black girl playing someone who was described in the books as white. I have it. From look I didnt want to be a half-blood, I was hooked. WebThen, on June 2, 2022, Variety and Rick Riordan announced five adult cast members joining the Percy Jackson crew. The trio had been finalized and they will soon begin filming in March. They also cannot imagine a little Black girl playing a hero. Web1 Percy Jackson Annabeth Chase TV Mini Series 2017 8 episodes IMDb Best of 2022 Discover the stars who skyrocketed on IMDbs STARmeter chart this year, and explore more of the Best of 2022; including top trailers, posters, and photos. The most watched K-pop music videos of the year have been revealed. It was groundbreaking, yes, but calls of gingercide and intense hate were thrown at Patton. 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. 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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. First, let me be clear I am speaking here only for myself. 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. They need to stop. By Petrana Radulovic May 5, 2022, 1:48pm EDT Image: Disney The main trio of Percy Jackson and the Olympians has officially been cast for the upcoming Disney Plus Representation will not bring us liberation, but it is nice to think about the little Black girls that will get to see themselves as one of the most powerful characters in the series. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. main love interest for Percy. Filming for Percy Jackson and the Olympians begins this summer in Vancouver. 'It is not racist to want an actor who is accurate to the books description of the character!' In fact, when the author himself says that you have misunderstood the character as he wrote her, then you know youre wrong. 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. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). May 10, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen Last week, it was announced that Leah Sava Jeffries would portray Annabeth Chase and Aryan Simhadri would portray Grover As soon as you see her on the screen, you will know what I mean. Like its so cool, Annabeth is a really inspiring character to people, she said. 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). You refuse to believe her selection could have been based on merit. (As a fat person myself, I am happy with this change as the way they were written in the original books was to be insulting. Leah Jeffries was announced as Annabeth and Aryan Simhadri was announced as Grover. 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 . 0:00. Now. We publish narratives intentionally and specifically to enlighten and transform the world. Meanwhile, Jaffries will portray Annabeth, a brilliant strategist and a daughter of Athena. Who would play Percy? In the book, Gabe is also described as fat. With their casting announcement came waves of backlash. These three roles are interesting to note because of the reaction to the corresponding casting announcements. Likes: fashion, books, old buildings. 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 This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. Who would take roles as the gods and, more importantly, who would be Annabeth? Anyone can be a hero. 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. Dislikes: cilantro, the NJ Turnpike, sneaker wedges. 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