Odessa A'zion is dropping out of a film project just two days after her involvement was announced, citing a whitewashing controversy that took over social media.
The "Marty Supreme" star, 25, took to her Instagram stories on Jan. 28 to reveal she will no longer star in a movie adaptation of the Holly Brickley novel "Deep Cuts," which is in the works at A24. She was set to play a character, Zoe Gutierrez, who is described as being Jewish and having Mexican heritage in the book. Fans argued a Mexican actress should have been cast in the role instead.
"Guys!! I am with ALL of you and I am NOT doing this movie," A'zion began a series of statements, in which she thanked fans for "bringing this to my attention" and said she "hadn't read the book" before accepting the role.
USA TODAY has reached out to representatives for A24 and A'zion for comment.
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