Tom Holland’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ Costar Facing Racial Abuse, Director Says

Tom Holland‘s costar for an upcoming manufacturing of “Romeo & Juliet” that he is performing is getting dragged by the coals by trolls — and now, the director is talking up.

Francesca Amewudah-Rivers — who’ll be taking part in Juliet, reverse Tom — has been getting bombarded with racist and bigoted vitriol over the previous a number of days on X and different platforms … this after it was introduced she and TH can be performing in an ‘R&J’ play quickly.

There’s quite a lot of hateful feedback being hurled her manner … together with individuals commenting on her look, her vogue sensibilities, and so on. It is all very mean-spirited, and terrible.

Now, the Jamie Lloyd Firm is defending their co-lead … saying, “Following the announcement of our ‘Romeo & Juliet’ cast, there has been a barrage of deplorable racial abuse online directed towards a member of our company. This must stop.”

Whereas JLC didn’t identify Francesca particularly, it is apparent that is about her, as she was introduced because the present’s main woman simply final week. Tom has been connected to the mission since February … and all this digital trolling is simply simply now kicking up.

They add … “We will continue to support and protect everyone in our company at all costs. Any abuse will not be tolerated and will be reported. Bullying and harassment have no place online, in our industry or in our wider communities.”

JLC assured followers the manufacturing will proceed on, enterprise as ordinary … hoping to focus solely on bringing the beloved drama to life — and pivoting away from all of the discourse surrounding the expertise.