The Flash's Candice Patton Says She Almost Quit Show Because of Fan Harassment
social media accounts would follow her "back when I cared about that s--t and wanted to be included."
Despite the perceived lack of support, Candice stayed on the show, which is heading into season nine this fall. "It was such an iconic casting, such an iconic role," she said, "and I knew how much this meant to so many people that I felt a responsibility to stay in a space and a place that was probably very toxic for my mental health.
"There has to be people in positions of power who understand my experience and understand the Black experience and the Black female experience," she implored, "who can say, ‘Ok she needs protection.'" Candice continued, "When I step on a set and everyone working around me is white, I'm not protected and I will never be protected. And that's not to say everyone has bad intentions, but they have blind spots. That can contribute to my harm. It's been a learning experience for companies and productions."
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