Ben Mulroney is recognizing his privilege.
05.06.2020 - 08:09 / justjared.com
Vanessa Morgan spoke out this week about the lack of representation on The CW’s Riverdale and now the show’s creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa is responding to her.
In posts on social media, Vanessa vowed to not take any more roles that don’t properly represent black people.
Roberto now vows to make change happen on Riverdale.
“We hear Vanessa. We love Vanessa. She’s right. We’re sorry and we make the same promise to you that we did to her. We will do better to honor her and the character she
Ben Mulroney is recognizing his privilege.
Riverdale has apologised to star Vanessa Morgan after she raised concerns about pay disparity in the show.Morgan, who plays Toni Topaz in the show, said in a recent series of tweets that she was “tired” of black characters being shown as “thugs, dangerous or angry, scary people,” adding that she was “the only black series regular but paid the least”.Morgan continued: “To my black fans, I have now made it my purpose to fight for us.
Riverdale creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has vowed to make the hit show more diverse.Actress Vanessa Morgan, who has played Toni Topaz in the hit comic book show since 2017, aired her grievances with bosses at The CW programme on Twitter on Sunday amid the Black Lives Matter protests following the shocking death of African-American man George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis cops on 25 May.
"Riverdale" showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa is promising to make his show a more diverse and inclusive space. Aguirre-Sacasa made the pledge on social media after actress Vanessa Morgan called out the CW drama series on Twitter for its unfair treatment of black actors and stereotypical portrayal of black characters.
Also Read: Skeet Ulrich Explains 'Riverdale' Exit: 'I Got Bored Creatively'Aguirre-Sacasa’s statement was issued in response to a post Morgan, who plays Toni Topaz on “Riverdale,” tweeted Sunday that said: “Tired of how black people are portrayed in Media, tired of us being portrayed as thugs, dangerous or angry scary people. Tired of us also being used as side kick non dimensional characters to our white leads.
With the rise of protests around the world, in the aftermath of the brutal killing of George Floyd by a police officer, it appears that Black actors are feeling more empowered to speak up about the racism and discrimination that is present in Hollywood. And though many are calling out the systemic racism that exists, some folks, such as “Riverdale” actress Vanessa Morgan, are taking aim at their own TV series and projects.
Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerRiverdale creator and executive producer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has issued an apology to star Vanessa Morgan, following her recent social media post voicing her frustration “of how black people are portrayed in Media” and calling out the popular CW show for its lack of diversity.“We hear Vanessa. We love Vanessa.
Riverdale showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has responded to actress Vanessa Morgan speaking out about the show's poor treatment of Black actors and Black characters, including her allegation that she is paid the least out of the show's series regulars. Morgan is currently the only Black series regular in the cast.On Thursday evening, Aguirre-Sacasa posted a message to his social accounts that read: "We hear Vanessa.
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has apologized to Vanessa Morgan for Riverdale‘s lack of diversity after the actress called out the show for its treatment of black characters.“We hear Vanessa. We love Vanessa.
Days after Vanessa Morgan Kopech spoke out against Riverdale writers for what she believed was them using her character Tony Topaz "as side kick non dimensional characters to our white leads," creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has vowed to "do better." Taking to social media, the showrunner issued an apology to Morgan and pledged to make the hit CW series "part of the movement" moving forward. "We hear Vanessa," his post began.
The creator of Riverdale has pledged to “do better” after criticism from star Vanessa Morgan over how black characters are portrayed.
Riverdale creator, writer, and showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa has released an apology in the wake of Aguirre-Sacasa posted his statement on Instagram, saying "We hear Vanessa. We love Vanessa.
“Riverdale” creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa is addressing Vanessa Morgan’s recent social media post calling out the lack of representation on the CW drama. The writer and showrunner took to Instagram on Thursday to embrace Morgan’s message and he pledged to do better.
creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa is addressing Vanessa Morgan's recent social media post calling out the lack of representation on the CW drama. The writer and showrunner took to Instagram on Thursday to embrace Morgan's message and he pledged to do better.
"Tired of us being portrayed as thugs, dangerous or angry scary people"
Vanessa Morgan who plays Toni Topaz in Riverdale has recently addressed the issue of racism after George Floyd's death at the hands of four policemen and has called out her own show for casting Black characters as sidekicks to white leads. While Vanessa Morgan has a brief role to play in the teen drama, Lili Reinhart, Cole Sprouse, KJ Appa, and Camila Mendes play the lead roles in Riverdale.
Vanessa Morgan loves her Riverdale co-stars, but in a time when black people are speaking up and sharing experiences about the injustice they receive for the color of their skin — she has decided to speak up. The CW actress revealed that she is paid less than her counterparts.
star Vanessa Morgan, who plays Toni Topaz on the hit CW show, is speaking out about pay discrepancies among the series regulars.On Sunday, May 31, as protests continued around the country over the killing of by a Minneapolis police officer, she tweeted, "Tired of how black people are portrayed in Media, tired of us being portrayed as thugs, dangerous, or angry scary people. Tired of us also being used as sidekick non-dimensional characters to our white leads.