Failed Mayor of London candidate Laurence Fox hit out at TV show Anne Boleyn last night, declaring ‘the diversity agenda is racism’.
The Channel 5 drama, which cast black actress Jodie Turner-Smith in the title role, has been widely lauded for having a multi-racial cast, with Turner-Smith saying it adds to the appeal.
“If you stay away from period dramas because they feel kind of stuffy, then this is the historical drama for you,” she said.
“[As an actor], when you take on a role you bring the wealth of your experience, your individuality and you really infuse something different, and I think that’s really what gave us the best opportunity to tell a different story.
“There is something spiritually that feels more approachable for people and that is going to be more broadly appealing to a contemporary audience.”
But Fox was not happy with the move, tweeting: “‘Anne Boleyn was a straight white female.
“Stick that in your diversity pipe. The Diversity agenda is racism. Pure and simple.”
He then tweeted: “For the record, I think any actor of any sexual orientation, skin colour or body difference can play any character. Hence why it’s called “acting” But it has to be consistent, otherwise it’s just discrimination.”
“Only trans actors can play trans characters. Only gay actors should play gay characters. Actors apologising for playing limb different characters. (Anne Boleyn had 6 fingers on her right hand) But black actors can play white limb different characters.”
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