Odessa Azion quits A24 film Deep Cuts after…
Odessa A’zion is stepping away from her latest project.
The actress, 25, announced that she has exited “Deep Cuts” weeks before the film begins capturing in February.
A’zion acquired public backlash after she was solid as a Jewish character with Mexican heritage.
Odessa A’zion out in LA on Jan. 9, 2026. GC Images
The “Marty Supreme” star, who is Jewish but doesn’t have Mexican heritage, wrote on her Instagram Stories on Wednesday: “Guys!! I am with ALL of you and I am NOT doing this movie. F–k that. I’m OUT.”
“Deep Cuts” is a film adaptation of the 2025 novel by the same identify.
A’zion got here under fire after an X consumer posted a screenshot on Monday of an alleged dialog between a reader and the e book’s creator Holly Brickley.
so given that odessa isn’t mexican, zoe’s mexican roots will probably be written out. this is upsetting. holly brickley is aware of her characters and i’m sure she does have a little bit of a say in casting. she created a MEXICAN character and USED it for her e book. why wouldn’t we be upset. pic.twitter.com/F8kMNn6xhv
— kj (@doelivia) January 27, 2026
“I was just wondering if Zoe’s character will be remaining Latina or the character’s been rewritten?” the fan inquired.
“Surely it will be rewritten!” Brickley replied. “Which happens all the time. For the record in the book Zoe is is half Jewish and half Mexican.”
She added, “But in the script it is not specified. Also I have nothing to do with casting.”
Odessa A’zion responds to “Deep Cuts” backlash.
Odessa A’zion’s Instagram Stories reacting to “Deep Cuts” casting.
Odessa A’zion’s reveals why she dropped out of “Deep Cuts.”
Brickley’s response sparked instant outrage, with one critic writing on X: “Zoe is supposed to be a poc mexican… very disappointed with the cast, especially since it’s mentioned several times in the book.”
A second social media consumer famous: “How about casting an actual Latina for the role of Zoe Gutierrez?!?!!”
A’zion responded to the fandom’s considerations, persevering with on her Instagram Stories: “THANK YOU guys for bringing this to my attention. I AGREE WITH EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU! This is why I love you guys. I’m so sorry that this happened.”
Odessa A’zion’s is exiting “Deep Cuts.”
“It is SO important for me to let you in on how it all went down: I went in for Percy, but was offered Zoe instead and instantly said yes! I’m so pissed y’all, I hadn’t read the book and should have paid more attention to all aspects of Zoe before accepting…and now that I know what I know???”
For A’zion, she sees this as an alternative to let the character be portrayed by somebody of Mexican heritage.
“I’d never take a role from someone else that’s meant to do it,” the “Fresh eliminates” actress explained. “That SHOULD do it! That’s not me. There are a plentitude of people more than capable of playing this role and I am NOT one of them,” A’zion concluded her assertion. “I can’t wait to see who it ends up being.”
Odessa A’zion and Drew Starkey attend NETFLIX TUDUM 2025 on May 31, 2025. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Netflix
Drew Starkey and Odessa A’zion attend W Magazine’s Annual Best Performances Party at Chateau Marmont on January 04, 2025. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for W Magzine
A’zion explained that she had been “so busy with other work” and had been making an attempt to “carve out time to read” the e book.
Although she needs she “found that time sooner” and “clocked her name,” now that she is up to velocity, she “can not do it knowing more about Zoe now.”
A’zion was taking part in Zoe Gutierrez, the best good friend of music critic Percy Marks (Cailee Spaeny).
Odessa A’zion and Drew Starkey attend the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. WireImage for Vanity Fair
A’zion was set to star reverse Drew Starkey and Cailee Spaeny in the 2000s-set story about two music obsessed 20-somethings as they chase ambition, belonging and maturity. Spaeny is set to play music critic Percy with Starkey as songwriter Joe, two music lovers who end up creating a working and romantic relationship.
Saoirse Ronan and Austin Butler have been initially solid to play Percy and Joe but ended up dropping out of the project due to scheduling points.
A’zion has been linked to Starkey, 32, since 2025. The two have yet to publicly affirm their romance.
Cailee Spaeny attends “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” Fan Screening at Paris Theater on December 9, 2025. Getty Images for Netflix
The “I Love LA” star is presently gearing up for the Actor Awards on March 1, where she is nominated for best supporting actress for her efficiency in “Marty Supreme.”
“What the hell?” A’zion told Deadline after the nominees have been announced earlier this month. “My brain is still loading because I just woke up. I just talked to Timothée [Chalamet] for a second and it’s crazy. I don’t even know what to say or think.”
Odessa A’zion in “Marty Supreme.” A24
Chalamet himself is up for best actor at the award ceremony.
She added, “He was just like, ‘Congratulations. We did it.’ Just a bunch of nice things, and it’s so exciting to be nominated together.”
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