Equity has raised concerns about the casting process for an upcoming production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame in Concert, which casts a non-disabled performer in the title role, Quasimodo, arguably one of the most recognisable characters with a disability
Utter nonsense, yes, of course. But only to be expected from a once-respected organisation these days.
*allegedly the advice given to Dustin Hoffman by the great Laurence Olivier, after he said he'd stayed up for three days so he could portray fatigue convincingly in a scene.
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Can't wait for the casting of "The Elephant Man".
Penseivat
But, in keeping with current policy, is he/she black? Netflix need to know . . .
A physically disabled campanologist. A shoo in it the casting was decided by one who had benefited from our wunnerful eddycashin systim. Clue -gay.
Are there that many hunchbacks about these days ? Strange isn't it, pretending to be a female is brave and to be applauded.
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Probably!
Almost certainly!
We do indeed live in strange times, don’t we?
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