Octavia Spencer is calling for more casting of people with disabilities.
for the Ruderman Family Foundation, a private philanthropic foundation that advocates for the inclusion of people with disabilities, the actress, 50, urged Hollywood for authentic representation.
"Women weren't allowed to perform in theaters until 1660; all characters, whether male or female, were portrayed by men before then. It's only been a few decades since white actors would portray Black, Asian and even Native American characters on screen," she said." “But nothing can replace lived experience and authentic representation. That’s why it’s imperative that we cast the appropriate actor for the appropriate role, and that means people with disabilities, as well," she continues. "Casting able-bodied actors in roles for characters with disabilities is offensive, unjust and deprives an entire community of people from opportunities."
According to a press release, the foundation garnered more star support in an open letter last December, which called on studio, production and network executives to create more opportunities for people with disabilities.
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