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Ariela Barer Replaces Odessa A’Zion as Zoe in A24’s Deep Cuts

The recast matches the role’s Mexican‑Jewish heritage, signaling a swift course correction by A24.

Aud Mason‑Hyde Says John Lithgow’s Dumbledore Casting ‘Vaguely Hurtful’ as HBO’s Harry Potter Series Films

Elon Musk Condemns Nolan Over Rumored Helen of Troy Casting in The Odyssey

Odessa A’zion Leaves A24’s Deep Cuts Following Casting Outcry Over Latina Character