Odessa A’zion Immediately Exits A24’s New Movie After Whitewashing Backlash

A’zion gained significant attention this year for her role in Marty Supreme, which was nominated for Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars. Soon after, she was cast in A24’s film adaptation of Holly Brickley’s novel, Deep Cuts. However, the casting sparked controversy, with many accusing the filmmakers of whitewashing her character, Zoe Gutierrez, who was originally written as half-Mexican and half-Jewish.





