This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. 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. ", 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. 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. 1:58. Cinemablend is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Who Is Leah Sava Jeffries? Friends, that is racism.. Please enter a valid email and try again. In a lengthy blog post published earlier this week, How The Mandalorian Wrote Out Gina Carano Is Cara Dune Still Alive? She is a Black girl playing someone who was described in the books as white. What much of this outcry boils down to is fan entitlement, anti-blackness, and misogynoir. "If you have a problem with this casting, however, take it up with me. 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. Rick Riordan created Percy Jackson and the Olympians as a way for his son to see himself in the neurodiverse characters of the world. Leahs Annabeth Chase is a true daughter of the Greek goddess Athena, who is a brilliant strategist with an active and curious mind. 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. 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. As strong as Leah is, as much as we have 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. The movie is slated for an August 2022 release. And by the way, these criticisms have come from across the political spectrum, right and left.. 0. 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. You didn't learn anything from them," the creator notes. You are judging her appropriateness for this role solely and exclusively on how she looks. Leah brings so much energy and enthusiasm to this role, so much of Annabeths strength. This is something that other studios have failed to do, but it should not be commended. This trio is the best. Annabeths story is not about the color of her hair. Author Rick Riordan has openly shared grievances with the previous adaptation, particularly when it came to aging up the characters. He is heavily involved with the show, however, and most recently welcomed the two new cast members on his blog, highly praising both actors (and sharing a picture of him and the three leads). This contributes to the severity of the attacks on these actresses despite vocal support from the author himself. This was the moment of redemption that everyone had been waiting for. A Special Thank You to @disneyplus @rickriordan this is such a wonder experience Im so excited and to all the PERCY JACKSON & ANNABETH fans!!! Annabeth Chase Is Black Now, Deal With It: How Race-Bending Gives Way to Misogynoir. That neurodivergent kid who has failed out of six schools, for instance, may well be the son of Poseidon. However, when Jason Momoa, a Polynesian man with brown hair and brown eyes, was cast as the character in 2014, there was very little backlash. Next, on June 21, 2022, Variety announced three additional Everyone was too old. 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. 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. 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 However, like clockwork, racist trolls came out of every dank corner of the Internet. However, no one is saying the same thing about Tim Sharp. 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. Furthermore, Annabeth did not have blonde hair or grey eyes. 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+. I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. 2 min read Actress Alexandra Daddario has weighed in on the backlash against Leah Jeffries casting as Annabeth Chase in the upcoming WebAlexandra Anna Daddario (born March 16, 1986) is an American actress most notable for her portrayal of Annabeth Chase in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. You should never judge someone by how well they fit your preconceived notions. That's your call. Two-thirds of the main trio would no longer be white like they had once been in the books. New York, 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. Contribute to Atlanta Black Star today and help us share our narratives. 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. When I was 10 years old, I discovered a book series called Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan. 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(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. Its a shame such posts need to be written, but they do. She is not even a teenager. As soon as you see her on the screen, you will know what I mean. If they could act, Disney wanted their tapes. She will be a role model for new generations of girls who will see in her the kind of hero they want to be.". By Allison Schonter - May 12, 2022 09:18 am EDT. Jeffries also received support from Percy Jackson alumni Alexandra Daddario, who formerly held the role of Chase in a previous adaptation. Here was a main character who was the correct age and he had Percy energy! 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 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. The things that distinguish us from one another are often our marks of individual greatness. Tessa Thompsons casting as Valkyrie, on the other hand, unleashed a hellfire of vitriol. First, let me be clear I am speaking here only for myself," Riordan clarified. Jeffries also reaffirmed her confidence in herself, and thanked the supportive fans for their positive comments. As strong as Leah is, as much as we have discussed the potential for this kind of reaction and the intense pressure this role will bring, the negative comments she has received online areoutof line. And not just white people like me. 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[1] References https://rickriordan.com/2022/05/the-trio-is-complete/ Others like you also viewed Annabeth Chase Percy Jackson Percy Jackson and the Olympians (TV series) Walker Scobell If you have a problem with this casting, however, take it up with me. You can read Rick Riordans full statement here. Who would play Percy? 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.". 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. Meet the 'Percy Jackson' Series' Annabeth Chase! The actress, who is Black, is set to star as one of the leads in the upcoming adaptation set to release on Disney+. 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. She was left defenseless by the writers and producers at the CW. But thats another article altogether.) She will also be starring in the upcoming Prime Video movie Something From Tiffanys, alongside Zoey Deutch, Kendrick Sampson and Shay Mitchell. Leah is a twelve-year-old child. Elba himself has described playing Heimdall as torture. "The response to the casting of Leah has been overwhelmingly positive and joyous, as it should be," Riordan wrote on his website. Something went wrong. Leah Jeffries is Annabeth Chase. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Of course, these people lack a basic understanding of the human body. Alexandra Daddario Supports Percy Jackson Series Casting Of Annabeth Role As Leah Jeffries Speaks Out About Online Bullying, Hoda Kotb Absent From Today Due To Family Health Matter, Savannah Guthrie Still Out After Positive Covid Test, Hoda Kotb's Today Absence Due to 'Family Health Matter', iPhone GIFs Not Working? You have no one else to blame. Simadri plays Grover, Percys best friend who is secretly a satyr, a half-man half-goat creature from Greek mythology. 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. 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. In the replies to that announcement, there were people commenting on her race and body type. Nevertheless, it is as interesting as it is disturbing that these critics have no problem with a non-demigod role going to someone who isnt white. Many non-Black people can wrap their minds around a Black villain just not a Black good guy. Rick Riordan will not stand for any racism toward or bullying of the new Percy Jackson cast. Alexandra Daddario hasnt been the only Percy Jackson-related vet to support Leah Jeffries. The only gift her mother ever gave her was an invisibility hat. She is a Black girl playing someone who was described in the books as white. Saying I am not racist! is simply declaring that you deny your own biases and refuse to work on them. Atlanta Black Star is a narrative company. Unlike the movie, the show will keep the characters closer to their book ages. She will be a role model for new generations of girls who will see in her the kind of hero they want to be. Watching her act with Walker and Aryan, I saw Annabeth Chase come to life. 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