The Stand : CBS Continues The Trend By Casting A Hearing Actor In A Deaf Role.
Over 95 percent of disabled characters are portrayed by able bodied actors. @CBS continues the trend by casting a hearing actor in a deaf role. https://t.co/WmaNqALwhH
- josh feldman (@ItsJoshFeldman) August 2, 2019
CBS All Access has set four of the leads for its upcoming series “The Stand.”
They cast a hearing actor Henry Zaga(13RW) for a deaf role 'Nick Andros'.
Two months ago CBS pledged to make casting more inclusive
CBS also committed to audition actors with disabilities.
Hollywood takes pride in diversity to ensure representation & authenticity, but continues to exclude people with disabilities.
The actor @henryzaga disabled comments.
He is shutting us down. pic.twitter.com/EtbRhvJCgv
- Nyle DiMarco (@NyleDiMarco) August 3, 2019
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