Shadowhunters retweeted
I love the actors they've cast so far. I'm delighted we have a diverse cast. They are gorgeous and talented.
Alberto Rosende is so excited to play Simon! Hit play for an exclusive video message from Alberto just for you!v (check out the video HERE).
Here's a special video from @EmeraudeToubia! She's excited to play Isabelle on #Shadowhunters! (check out the video HERE).
@ShadowhuntersTV cast is coming together!! I didn't think I could be more excited but Alberto and @EmeraudeToubia joining us has done it!!!
I am floored by the amount of excitement I feel coming from @ShadowhuntersTV fans. I can't wait to start this journey with you all!
I’m very encouraged by the casting for @cassieclare’s Shadowhunters TV series. So great to see actors of color given equal consideration
Then there's been a few who were less than stellar in their comments about the diverse cast. Which personally, if you're against a diverse cast, then you read the wrong book series, because The Mortal Instruments book series is made of up diverse characters. Cassandra Clare has the perfect response to some of the shameful tweets about the cast.
Okay, hear ye. I am done retweeting problematic tweets, but I do want to say something. They *asked me* if it was okay to cast POC in 1/2
Any roles at all, even if the characters were white, and I said "Yes. Please do. Go ahead."
I am really pleased with the diverse casting of the show. I will never be regretful that they cast the best choices and didn't care that
Cassandra Clare answers more racist tweets, and deals with hate she's been getting, better than most people would. Here is her most recent response to those tweets, which she tweeted last night.
What would be the benefit to me exactly of "making up racism"? @__Uel__ @Bacetwilight
And that is the hard thing about calling out racism when you see your fans doing it. You WANT to ignore it. It would be @tbhbieber
So, so so much easier. Shut up and hide. The pressure is enormous to do that. @tbhbieber
And the point of calling it out? Youhope to show your fans who aren't white that you support them. You hope for a better world. @tbhbieber
Thanks, everyone, for lots of positivity. Love you all.
Just a reminder to fans, if you have an issue with the cast, TAKE IT UP WITH THOSE INVOLVED WITH THE SERIES. NOT THE AUTHOR! The fact that fans have problems diverse casting for this tv show, is troubling to me. But that's for another post. This cast is going to rock this tv show. The casting is spot on!
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