Does Hollywood have a problem casting Jewish women? Representation in Hollywood is being examined deeply these past years. When people talk about it, it usually comes down to race, but the truth is, Hollywood has had a problem with all sorts of representation across roles and media. From directing, writing, and even acting. Recently, on her podcast, comedian Sarah Silverman brought up the idea that Hollywood has a problem casting Jewish women in roles written for them. This first came to light when Kathryn Hahn was cast as Joan Rivers in an upcoming biopic. Silverman expanded on the casting news, saying, “There’s this long tradition of non-Jews playing Jews, and not just playing people who happen to be Jewish but people whose Jewishness is their whole being. One could argue, for instance, that a Gentile [a non-Jew] playing Joan Rivers correctly would be doing what is actually called ‘Jewface.’” Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 6 October, 2021