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Jeremy Tardy Parts Ways with 'Dear White People,' Cites Racial Discrimination
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Dear White Peopleactor, Jeremy Tardy, has announced his departure from the hit Netflix series, citing racial discrimination on the part of the show's producer, Lionsgate.
In a lengthy statement posted to his social accounts, the actor detailed a contentious round of contract negotiations that ended in a failed collective bargaining attempt, and ultimately, his character, Rashid Bakr, being entirely written out of the show. Tardy explained how Lionsgate offered him a slot in the show's fourth and final season, but refused to consider his counteroffer. From there, Tardy and several members of the show's cast joined together to turn down their initial offers, hoping to negotiate as a unit. However, that effort fell apart when individuals from the group accepted side deals, undermining their intention of securing equitable wages for all cast members.
According to Deadline, a Lionsgate representative dismissed the charge, claiming the dispute was "a purely financial negotiation regarding deal terms." They added that "Lionsgate is committed to equal treatment for all talent regardless of race, gender, age or sexual orientation. We are very proud of Dear White People and its place in the national conversation about racial equality and social justice and we look forward to beginning production on its 4th season."
You can read Jeremy Tardy's full account of the negotiations below.
Unfortunately I will not be joining NETFLIXs Dear White People for its fourth and final seasondue to my experience...
Posted by Jeremy Tardy onFriday, September 11, 2020