Tim Burton’s ‘Wednesday’ Accused Of Racism For Casting Black Actors As Bullies

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Just because a black/brown/white actor is cast as a bully in a TV show, it doesn’t mean it’s a commentary on the group their skin colour corresponds to, does it? Well try telling that to the people who are crying racism on Tim Burton’s ‘Wednesday’, screening now on Netflix.

Critics have taken issue with black actress Joy Sunday playing a mean girl at Nevermore Academy and black actor Iman Marson portraying a bully and the son of a corrupt mayor. Here’s some of the reaction online:

Admittedly I haven’t seen the show yet but it seems like this entire argument is based on black actors being cast as asshole characters. Interestingly, there are some comments suggesting critics ‘watch the show till the end’ in order to feel silly about their accusations. A rep for Burton, who served as a director and executive producer of the series, gave the criticism the response it deserves when contacted by the NY Post for comment:

“I’m not forwarding a comment request this silly to Tim.”

Fair enough really. You can check out the trailer to ‘Wednesday’ below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q73UhUTs6y0

For a look at the first trailer for 2023’s ‘Cocaine Bear’, click HERE.

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