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Jun 13, 2023 · Though the project was never released, Joseph Fiennes being cast to play Michael Jackson in 2017 created a whitewashing controversy. Now the actor is expressing regret for taking the role of the...
Jun 12, 2023 · The actor apologized for his controversial casting in a 2017 episode of "Urban Myths" that was pulled by Sky. He also revealed he rejected a deal from Harvey Weinstein and his career impact.
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Jun 14, 2023 · Joseph Fiennes says “people are absolutely right to be upset” that he played Michael Jackson for a British comedy sketch in 2016. For the series “Urban Myths,” the white British actor...
- Alexandra Del Rosario
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- alexandra.delrosario@latimes.com
Jun 12, 2023 · Joseph Fiennes regrets his 2016 decision to take on the role of Michael Jackson in a television episode that was pulled before it aired in full.
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- Morgan Hines
Jan 11, 2017 · Watch the bizarre trailer for a comedy show that reimagines the urban legend about Jackson's road trip with Brando and Taylor after 9/11. The role has sparked controversy and criticism from Jackson's fans and daughter.
Jun 13, 2023 · The actor admits he made a "wrong decision" to portray the late pop icon in an episode of Urban Myths, which was shelved after backlash. He apologizes for his role in the "whitewashing" controversy and praises the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Joseph Fiennes expressed regret to The Observer over his decision to play Michael Jackson in a pulled 2017 episode of Sky Arts’ anthology series “Urban Myths.” The episode centered on...
