Tom Holland is facing criticism for not standing up for his “Romeo and Juliet” co-star, Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, who was recently the target of “a barrage of deplorable racial abuse” online.
Tom Holland was criticized for silence on racial abuse toward his co-star, Francesca Amewudah-Rivers .
Francesca Amewudah-Rivers was recently the target of “a barrage of deplorable racial abuse” after being cast as Juliet CapuletThe abuse was so intense that it led the play’s producer, Jamie Lloyd Company, to issue a statement condemning the situation, saying, “Following the announcement of our ‘Romeo & Juliet’ cast, there has been a barrage of deplorable racial abuse online directed towards a member of our company. This must stop.
“Any abuse will not be tolerated and will be reported. Bullying and harassment have no place online, in our industry, or in our wider communities.”The actress is set to play the female protagonist in the new West End production of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and JulietThe actress used her Instagram account to share a message by HBO star Selina Jones that reads, “You lot need to put pressure on @tomholland2023’s head top.
The letter continues: “We want to send a clear message to Francesca and all Black women performers who face this kind of abuse: WE see you.”
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