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Leguizamo Slams Hollywood’s Latino Exclusion at Nolan Premiere

7/17/2026

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John Leguizamo used his appearance at the New York premiere of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” to denounce Hollywood’s exclusion of Latino talent.
He argued that Latinos generate 30%-40% of box-office revenue and one-third of streaming audiences yet remain the most underrepresented group.
He compared the historic casting climate to Jim Crow, noting roles were limited to stereotypes such as drug dealers or white-washed characters.

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John Leguizamo used his appearance at the New York premiere of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” to denounce Hollywood’s exclusion of Latino talent.
He argued that Latinos generate 30%-40% of box-office revenue and one-third of streaming audiences yet remain the most underrepresented group.
He compared the historic casting climate to Jim Crow, noting roles were limited to stereotypes such as drug dealers or white-washed characters.