"Photoshopped out of existence": Paralympic champion criticizes Dwayne Johnson for playing amputee in 'Skyscraper,' argues for more inclusivity
Scarlett Johansson caught so much heat for agreeing to portray a transgender man in the upcoming drama 'Rub & Tug' that she had little choice but to back away from the role. It was not the first time she found herself embroiled in such a controversy either, with many taking offense to her casting in 'Ghost in the Shell' and criticizing her for cultural appropriation. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson seems to be the next in line to face the ire, with four-time Paralympic Games champion and bilateral above knee amputee Katy Sullivan calling the actor out for portraying a disabled veteran in his recently released thriller movie 'Skyscraper.'
Sullivan, whose credits include roles in 'My Name is Earl,' 'Last Man Standing,' and 'NCIS: New Orleans,' penned an open letter addressing the issue which was published on Deadline where she details why him taking on such a role would do more harm than good for her community, imploring that he had to "stop saying 'yes' to roles like the one in that movie [Skyscraper]."
