Overview

• Penny Perry, a 79-year-old former casting director, has filed a lawsuit claiming she was wrongfully terminated by Hallmark due to age discrimination.
• The lawsuit alleges that Hallmark executive Lisa Hamilton Daly instructed not to cast 'old people,' citing actresses like Lacey Chabert and Holly Robinson Peete as aging out.
• Hallmark has denied the allegations, maintaining that they support a diverse range of actors across different age groups.
• Fans have reacted negatively to the lawsuit on social media, questioning Hallmark's commitment to its older audience.
• The controversy comes amid broader industry discussions on ageism and diversity in Hollywood casting practices.