Recently, Disney + Series "Posey Jackson" officially announced the leading role lineup. The heroine Annabeth chase is starred by black girl Leah Jeffries Previously, in the film version of Percy Jackson, the role was played by dadario, and some netizens were dissatisfied with the magic change of skin color. The author of the original novel, Rick Riordan, responded to this post.
Rick Riordan said: "you just judge whether she is suitable for the role based on her appearance. She is a black girl, but she plays the role described as white in the book. Friend, this is racism."
Dadario
Riordan believes that the real essence of the characters lies in their personality. "You think I must be forced, brainwashed, bribed, threatened, etc. otherwise, as a white male writer, I will never choose a black actor to play this typical white girl." Riordan says this is a misunderstanding. Choosing Leah is entirely based on her advantages, and anyone can become a hero.
Riordan said: "Leah has brought so much energy and enthusiasm to this character, and brought a lot of strength to Annabeth. She will become an example for a new generation of girls. They will see the kind of hero they want to be in her... If you have a problem with the casting, you can ask me, and you can't blame anyone. We should be able to reach a consensus that bullying and harassing a child on the Internet is an unforgivable mistake. Leah is strong, and I love her We have also discussed the possibility of this reaction and the great pressure this role will bring. The negative comments she receives online are inappropriate and need to be stopped. "
"If you're still upset about the cast of the leading trio, it's no use how many times you've read these books, and you haven't learned anything from them."
Original author Rick Riordan
Posey Jackson series is one of the world's best-selling youth novel series. Disney + Series "Posey Jackson" will tell the story of Poseidon's son and human teenager Posey Jackson. Previously, "Percy Jackson" was adapted for film release, including "Percy Jackson and the thief of fire" in 2010 and "Percy Jackson and the sea of Warcraft" in 2013.