Contribute to Atlanta Black Star today and help us share our narratives. When Anna Diop was cast as Starfire in the DC show Titans, people could not fathom it. The response to Diors casting is colored by her being an antagonist, meanwhile, Leah is playing a hero. 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. 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. Leah won the role of Annabeth out of ten thousand other girls. This is not something new. Racism/colorism isnt something we have or dont have. 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. Rick Riordan created Percy Jackson and the Olympians as a way for his son to see himself in the neurodiverse characters of the world. "These thoughts are mine alone. In fact, it happens almost every time a traditionally white character is played by a Black actress. Thompson remarked that she had to weather the storm and just act through it. Here's What We Know, 5 Ways Perfect Match Restored My Faith In Netflix Dating Shows, The Good Doctor: Glassman's Big Loss Just Led To One Of Season 6's Most Heartfelt Moments, And I'm Ready For More, After LeBron James Broke His Scoring Record, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Dropped Thoughts On Why Hed Couldve Played Longer In Todays NBA, After The Bachelors Latest Breakup, Fans Are Starting To See Some Red Flags With Zach Shallcross. 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. 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. 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. You have it. Everyone was too old. 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.". Nevertheless, when Idris Elba was cast as Heimdall in Thor, a similarly undervalued character, the backlash was horrific. You can read Rick Riordans full statement here. Annabeths story is not about the color of her hair. Leah Jeffries is going to be an incredible Annabeth!!! What is it about black girls that make people so ready and willing to tear them down or put them in their place?. 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. Actor, singer, and occasional dancer. On Tuesday, the author issued a lengthy statement defending the casting of Leah Jeffries as Annabeth Chase. By Aaron Perine They said there was no way that she could be Starfire, a fictional alien from a make-believe planet. It's going to be a fantastic, exciting ride! It should mean almost everything. Fan entitlement is far-reaching. and The Doobie Brothers have nothing in common - except great books out this week, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. Take a look at her message below: Leah Jeffries is going to be an incredible Annabeth!! Of course, these people lack a basic understanding of the human body. 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. WebAlexandra Daddario: Annabeth Showing all 35 items Jump to: Photos (29) Quotes (6) Photos 6 more photos Quotes [last lines] [Annabeth leaning in as if to kiss Percy, then swiping his 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Likes: fashion, books, old buildings. However, no one is saying the same thing about Tim Sharp. There was a problem. Dislikes: cilantro, the NJ Turnpike, sneaker wedges. "This post is specifically for those who have a problem with the casting of Leah Jeffries as Annabeth Chase. The Old Kids Wont Talk to Him, Make New Ones: Report Claims Gary Owen Is Having Twins with New Girlfriend, Fans Bring Up His Strained Relationship with Older Children, She Did Doing What Tami Roman Did: Malaysia Pargo Fans Support Her Departure from Basketball Wives Over Jennifer Williams Hurtful Comment, Kandi Its Angela Davis: Fans Call Out Kandi Burruss After She Tagged the Wrong Angela In IG Post About Legendary Women of Impact. The character of Aquaman has historically been white with blond hair and blue eyes. 'But I am not racist,'you say. Watch the show or dont. I have it. 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. 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. Now. Oops. Most notably, theres Candice Patton who was hired to play Iris West Allen in The Flash in 2014. 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. 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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. The response to the casting of Leah has been overwhelmingly positive and joyous, as it should be. Please enter a valid email and try again. 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. 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. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy. Saying I am not racist! is simply declaring that you deny your own biases and refuse to work on them. 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. With their casting announcement came waves of backlash. From look I didnt want to be a half-blood, I was hooked. She will be a role model for new generations of girls who will see in her the kind of hero they want to be. People cannot fathom that Black actresses, who auditioned for a role, were better than the white people who tried out. The only other thing she has is her wisdom and her ambition. Leah Jeffries is Annabeth Chase. 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 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. Leahs Annabeth Chase is a true daughter of the Greek goddess Athena, who is a brilliant strategist with an active and curious mind. 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. Cinemablend is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. She is not even a teenager. That neurodivergent kid who has failed out of six schools, for instance, may well be the son of Poseidon. Except not quite. She was the daughter of Olivia Lyon, Jamals ex wife, who claimed she was his daughter, but it turned out she wasnt. She revealed in an Instagram live session that she was even driven to delete her TikTok account after receiving such hateful messages. Ten thousand other actresses of various backgrounds auditioned for Annabeth and Rick Riordan hand-picked Leah. All rights reserved. In comparison to Elba, the backlash against Thompson was more violent and consistent. The Percy Jackson backlash is similar to what Halle Bailey experienced when she was cast as Ariel in the live-action The Little Mermaid. Annabeth Chase Is Black Now, Deal With It: How Race-Bending Gives Way to Misogynoir. While Walker does not have Percys signature Black hair, Riordan assured everyone that he embodied Percy the best. Her story is one of constant heartbreak, but also unflinching resilience and triumphs. Dior is not as big as Clarisse was described in the book. These thoughts are mine alone. NY 10036. "The response to the casting of Leah has been overwhelmingly positive and joyous, as it should be. Two-thirds of the main trio would no longer be white like they had once been in the books. Now.. Now. 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 . Heres how it works. We should be able to agree that bullying and harassing a child online is inexcusably wrong, Riordan wrote. Friends, that is racism. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy. 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. Simadri plays Grover, Percys best friend who is secretly a satyr, a half-man half-goat creature from Greek mythology. 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 No actor should have to bear their job. Following the release of Riordans statement, #LeahIsOurAnnabeth began trending on Twitter, with fans voicing their support for the young actress. 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. People rejoiced. 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. What much of this outcry boils down to is fan entitlement, anti-blackness, and misogynoir. "Some of you have apparently felt offended or exasperated when your objections are called out online as racist. The same cannot be said for the comments under Dior Goodjohns casting announcement. The children of Greek gods attend a summer camp known as Camp Half-Blood, where they train and hone their abilities. 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? The author noted, We did that, and The casting process was long, intense, massive and exhaustive.. As more casting announcements are revealed for this television series, it is obvious that Rick Riordan is trying to diversify the world that he created. Percy Jackson and the Olympians doesnt have an official release date yet, but well be sure to let you know here on CinemaBlend. If they could act, Disney wanted their tapes. !May 10, 2022. And by the way, these criticisms have come from across the political spectrum, right and left. 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. First, let me be clear I am speaking here only for myself," Riordan clarified. Aryan Simhadri and Walker Scobell had also been cast for the new series. She is a Black girl playing someone who was described in the books as white. 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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. They claim that Annabeths story was about overcoming the dumb blonde stereotype in a world full of brunettes. "If you have a problem with this casting, however, take it up with me. In a lengthy blog post published earlier this week, Mother's Day / My First Week at the Studios. 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. Like its so cool, Annabeth is a really inspiring character to people, she said. It is only natural that a new generation of kids will get to see themselves in these characters now. 2013 saw the release of a sequel that garnered an even worse reception. 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. 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. Sign up to receive The Atlanta Black Star Newsletter in your inbox. One of the main gripes that anchored discourse in online circles was the way the characters looked. Leah Jeffries was announced as Annabeth and Aryan Simhadri was announced as Grover. They do not necessarily reflect or represent the opinions of any part of Disney, the TV show, the production team, or the Jeffries family. Aryan Simhadri (Disneys Spin) and Leah Sava Jeffries (Empire) will join the show as Grover Underwood and Annabeth Chase, respectively. Leah Sava Jeffries has an exciting new role she , Leah shared on Instagram. But I am not racist, you say. Rick Riordan, writer and author of the popular fantasy novel Percy Jackson, is speaking out against critics angered by the casting of Leah Jeffries. 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. The core message of Percy Jackson has always been that difference is strength. Whats more? ", Later in the letter, Riordan argues, "The core message of Percy Jackson has always been that difference is strength. The things that distinguish us from one another are often our marks of individual greatness. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. ", In addition to announcing Jeffries as Annabeth, Variety also reported "Cheaper by the Dozen" star Aryan Simhadri will play satyr Grover.Walker Scobell from "The Adam Project" had already been announced as series protagonist Percy Jackson., In May 2020, Riordan confirmed onTwitterthat a live-action series based on hisbooks about kidsdescended from Greek gods would be coming to Disney+., "Rest assured that (my wife) Becky & I will be involved in person in every aspect of the show," he wrote inthe announcement. The relatively muted outrage can be attributed to a lack of enthusiasm surrounding the character. ", "You have decided that I couldnt possibly mean what I have always said: That the true nature of the character lies in their personality. Leahs co-star, Aryan Simhadri, was not met with the same backlash, nor should he have been. 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 But thats another article altogether.) Thats your call. Atlanta Black Star is a narrative company. - May 10, 2022 01:25 pm EDT. Unlike the movie, the show will keep the characters closer to their book ages. By Allison Schonter - May 12, 2022 09:18 am EDT. The common narrative being used to justify the backlash against Jeffries is that she is not blonde. Arguably, Pattons role as Iris West started the trend of race-bending originally white characters with Black actors. This contributes to the severity of the attacks on these actresses despite vocal support from the author himself. 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. From the outset of casting for the Disney+ series, Rick says he made it Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). She will be a role model for new generations of girls who will see in her the kind of hero they want to be.". Elba himself has described playing Heimdall as torture. We took a year to do this process thoroughly and find the best of the best. Alexandra Daddario originally portrayed the role of Annabeth in Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, as well as its sequel The Sea of Monsters. If you have a problem with this casting, however, take it up with me. Who would play Percy? You would think the protest of her character would be on the basis of the colorist casting. How The Mandalorian Wrote Out Gina Carano Is Cara Dune Still Alive? Lets Go!! That should mean something. Filming for Percy Jackson and the Olympians begins this summer in Vancouver. 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. Even now, Thompson still faces intense criticism while Elba was eventually accepted as Heimdall. Author Rick Riordan has openly shared grievances with the previous adaptation, particularly when it came to aging up the characters. Who would be Grover? Let us know down in the comments! In fact, when the author himself says that you have misunderstood the character as he wrote her, then you know youre wrong. All people. 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. We did that. You didn't learn anything from them," the creator notes. Chiron, who was a white man in the novel, is now being portrayed by a Black actor. The anticipation for who would play Annabeth and Grover was even more excruciating after Percys announcement. YOU'VE REACHED YOUR MONTHLY ARTICLE LIMIT. This trio is the best. 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. ", Related:Joshua Cohen's 'The Netanyahus,' more awarded 2022 Pulitzer Prizes in books, drama, music. So, want to know more about Leah? Who Is Leah Sava Jeffries? "Watch the show or don't. Leah Sava Jeffries has an exciting new role she will be playing Annabeth Chase in the upcoming Percy Jackson and the Olympians series! By submitting your email, you agree to our, Disneys Percy Jackson show casts two more main characters, Sign up for the Its a shame such posts need to be written, but they do. Copyright 2023 ComicBook.com. Aryan Simhadri (left) and Leah Jeffries (right). But the author added not every response has been supportive. Meet the 'Percy Jackson' Series' Annabeth Chase! At times, her character gets into situations that are not pretty. And not just white people like me. Naturally, rampant anticipation followed the announcement. Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, 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. Luckily, that hasnt stopped Disney from continuing to diversify its screen projects, as evidenced by Percy Jackson and the Olympians. If that doesnt speak to the Black girl experience, I dont know what does. She does not have superpowers like her closest friends. The actress, who is Black, is set to star as one of the leads in the upcoming adaptation set to release on Disney+. Anyone can be a hero. 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