Thandie Newton Says She Turned Down Role In ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Over Sexist Scenes, Stereotyping Of ‘Black Characters’
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etcanada.comThe 2000 movie “Charlie’s Angels” very nearly starred British actress Thandie Newton until her interactions with former studio head Amy Pascal and director McG led her to drop out.
In a lengthy profile with Vulture, Newton says after suffering alleged sexual abuse early in her career, she made it a point to avoid “triggering situations” and gave herself an escape plan when she found herself in one.
She describes one such incident with the director of “Charlie’s Angels”, whose approach to the movie made her uncomfortable.
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