Actor Francesca Amewudah-Rivers was swiftly met with racist remarks and backlash after she shared that she would star with Tom Holland in a production of 'Romeo & Juliet.'
'We see you.' That's one message more than 800 Black artists amplified in an open letter supporting 'Romeo & Juliet' star Francesca Amewudah-Rivers. Another message? 'The racist and misogynistic abuse directed at such a sweet soul has been too much to bear.
' The missive did not name Amewudah-Rivers, but confirmed the comments were toward a 'member of our company.' 'This must stop,' the missive said. The company praised its 'remarkable' cast, said it would provide support and protection to its company 'at all costs,' and wrote that it had no tolerance for abuse. The production of 'Romeo & Juliet' will continue to move forward, the statement said.
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