Laverne Cox almost called it quits before her major Hollywood breakthrough with Netflix’s “Orange is the New Black”.
13.05.2021 - 03:23 / variety.com
Haley Bosselman editorUniversal Pictures International has apologized to Laverne Cox for giving her a male voice in the Italian-language version of “Promising Young Woman.”“We are deeply grateful to Laverne and the transgender community for opening our eyes to a bias that neither we nor many in our industry had recognized,” a spokesperson from Universal Pictures International said in a statement. “While there was no malicious intent behind this mistake, we are working diligently to fix it.
Laverne Cox almost called it quits before her major Hollywood breakthrough with Netflix’s “Orange is the New Black”.
Netflix's Orange Is the New Black star and trans actor Laverne Cox recently opened up about the road to stardom.
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Universal Pictures International is sorry for misgendering Laverne Cox!
Oscar-winning flick, directed by Emerald Fennell, was set to premiere in the country on May 13, though it’s since been pushed back after fans voiced concerns on social media, the Guardian reported. Universal Pictures International opted to have male actor Roberto Pedicini, 59, provide vocals for Cox, a 48-year-old transgender woman.
The Guardian points out that past Laverne Cox characters in “Orange In the New Black,” “The Mindy Project” and the series “Doubt” were also all voiced by a male actor, Andrea Lavagnino.The Guardian also spoke with transgender Italian actress Vittoria Schisano, who has dubbed Cox in the past and expressed her outrage at the “Promising Young Woman” release, saying that she was not asked to read for the part.
Promising Young Woman.The film was due to arrive in Italy today (May 13), but it has been postponed after a clip of Una Donna Promettente, shared by Universal Pictures Italy, received heavy criticism for overdubbing Cox with a male voice.In the clip Cox’s character, Gail, could be seen talking to Carey Mulligan’s character, Carrie.
Fans of Laverne Cox might not have seen any of the European versions of Promising Young Woman, but if they did, they’d notice something really off about her character.
English-language movies are often dubbed into other languages for international audiences, with actors fluent in a particular language substituting their own voices for the original dialogue.
E! is rolling out the red carpet for Laverne Cox. The network announced Monday that it was pulling in Cox, 48, as the host of its flagship red carpet show, "Live from E!," replacing Giuliana Rancic.
Laverne Cox is the new host of E!'s red carpet coverage. The former 'Orange is the New Black' star will take on her new job from the 2022 awards season, and as well as hosting 'Live from E!', the 48-year-old star will also host a series of interview specials highlighting stars who are making waves in Hollywood, and she couldn't be happier.
pivoting to a development deal with NBCUniversal over the weekend.
Laverne Cox is taking over from Giuliana Rancic as E!’s new red carpet presenter.
Laverne Cox is hitting the red carpet!
E!’s red carpet coverage has found a new host in Inventing Anna and Promising Young Woman actress Laverne Cox.
A new correspondent! Laverne Cox will take over after Giuliana Rancic steps down from E! Live From the Red Carpet, NBCUniversal announced on Monday, May 10.