Coverage dated August 4, 2022

James Franco set to play Fidel Castro in Aline of Cuba

Headline from Miami County Republic

James Franco was chosen to play Fidel Castro because he has a "similar facial structure" as the politician.

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CNN
John Leguizamo and other Latino actors call out James Franco's casting as Fidel Castro (opens CNN)
Published Aug 4, 2022
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James Franco has reportedly been cast as Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro, and many Latino actors aren't happy.
Breitbart News
James Franco to Play Fidel Castro in Feature Film – with Anti-Communist Daughter's Blessing (opens Breitbart News)
Published Aug 4, 2022
Breitbart News's feed description
Actor James Franco will star as communist Cuban dictator Fidel Castro in a film about the life of his political dissident daughter.
Miami County Republic
James Franco set to play Fidel Castro in Aline of Cuba (opens Miami County Republic)
Published Aug 4, 2022
Miami County Republic's feed description
James Franco was chosen to play Fidel Castro because he has a "similar facial structure" as the politician.
Fox News
James Franco slammed by John Leguizamo for being cast as Fidel Castro: 'This F'd up' (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 4, 2022
Fox News's feed description
More controversy is surrounding actor James Franco, as he was cast as former Cuban leader Fidel Castro. Colombian actor John Leguizamo shared his disgust with Hollywood and the casting choice.

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