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HOLLYWOOD WHITEWASHING

‘Deadpool’ Actor Ed Skrein Drops Out of ‘Hellboy’ Reboot After Whitewashing Controversy

"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. The criticism comes at a time when accurate representation of characters in films and movies has lit up the Hollywood conversation. “Representation of ethnic diversity is important, especially to me as I have a mixed heritage family. It is our responsibility to make moral decisions in difficult times and to give voice to inclusivity,” Skrein said in a statement.

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