Netflix has dropped a Latina housekeeper character from its upcoming comedy series Uncoupled, after an actor criticised their stereotypical portrayal.Ada Maris – an American actor who has starred in shows like Nurses, The Brothers Garcia and FX’s Mayans M.C. – read the script for the comedy series, which features a small role for a housekeeper named Carmen in the first episode.Speaking to Variety, Maris said: “When I opened it and saw that it wasn’t even funny – it was hurtful and derogatory – I was shocked because I walked in expecting something very different given the way things are nowadays and the progress we’ve made.”According to the publication, the character is introduced as being “nearly hysterical on the phone” and speaks in.
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