‘Deadpool’ Actor Ed Skrein Drops Out of ‘Hellboy’ Reboot After Whitewashing Controversy
HOLLYWOOD WHITEWASHING
"It is our responsibility to make moral decisions in difficult times and to give voice to inclusivity."
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Actor Ed Skrein announced Monday that he would step down from the “Hellboy” reboot following a controversial whitewashing backlash. Skrein was expected to play Major Ben Daimio, a character from the comic book series of Asian heritage.
