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John Leguizamo clarifies criticism of James Franco playing Fidel Castro in new film

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John Leguizamo is upset that James Franco was chosen to play Fidel Castro in the upcoming biopic, Alina Of Cuba. He accused Hollywood of appropriating some Latino narratives by picking the 44-year-old for the role. The View host and commentator, Ana Navarro, revealed that she also planned to boycott the film.

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John Leguizamo clarifies criticism of James Franco playing Fidel Castro in new film

John Leguizamo has clarified his criticism of James Franco playing Fidel Castro in an upcoming biopic, after previously suggesting the casting is “f’d up”.Hollywood actor Franco is set to star as the Cuban leader in Miguel Bardem’s independent film Alina of Cuba.“Look, I got no problem with James Franco okay,” Leguizamo said, before discussing his own experiences in the film industry.“I grew up in an era where Latin people couldn’t play Latin peo

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Deadline

Fidel Castro’s Daughter Expresses Support For James Franco As Cuban Leader In ‘Alina Of Cuba’

EXCLUSIVE: Fidel Castro’s daughter, Alina Fernández, has emphasized to Deadline her endorsement of James Franco playing her Cuban leader revolutionary father in the upcoming independent feature, Alina of Cuba. She is also proud that “the project is almost entirely Latino, both in front and behind the camera.”“James Franco has an obvious physical resemblance with Fidel Castro, besides his skills and charisma,” said Fernández about the 127 Hours O…

2 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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We Got This Covered

Fidel Castro's daughter weighs in on James Franco playing her father

"James Franco has an obvious physical resemblance with Fidel Castro."

2 years ago

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Latestly

Alina of Cuba: Fidel Castro’s Daughter Alina Fernandez Supports James Franco Casting as Her Father in Upcoming Film | 🎥 LatestLY

James Franco's recently announced casting as the Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro in the upcoming biopic Alina of Cuba has started ruffling feathers. 🎥 Alina of Cuba: Fidel Castro’s Daughter Alina Fernandez Supports James Franco Casting as Her Father in Upcoming Film.

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CNN Indonesia

Fidel Castro's Son Endorses James Franco to Role His Father in Film

Alina Fernandez, son of Cuban revolution leader Fidel Castro, supports actor James Franco who plays his father in the biographical film titled Alina of Cuba.

2 years ago·Indonesia

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Film News

Fidel Castro's daughter praises James Franco casting

Fidel Castro's daughter, Alina Fernandez, has praised James Franco's casting as her father in upcoming film 'Alina of Cuba'.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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John Leguizamo clarifies criticism of James Franco playing Fidel Castro in new film

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John Leguizamo clarifies criticism of James Franco playing Fidel Castro in new film

John Leguizamo clarifies criticism of James Franco playing Fidel Castro in new film

Fidel Castro’s Daughter Expresses Support For James Franco As Cuban Leader In ‘Alina Of Cuba’

Fidel Castro’s Daughter Expresses Support For James Franco As Cuban Leader In ‘Alina Of Cuba’

Fidel Castro's daughter weighs in on James Franco playing her father

Fidel Castro's daughter weighs in on James Franco playing her father

Alina of Cuba: Fidel Castro’s Daughter Alina Fernandez Supports James Franco Casting as Her Father in Upcoming Film | 🎥 LatestLY

Alina of Cuba: Fidel Castro’s Daughter Alina Fernandez Supports James Franco Casting as Her Father in Upcoming Film | 🎥 LatestLY

Fidel Castro's Son Endorses James Franco to Role His Father in Film

Fidel Castro's Son Endorses James Franco to Role His Father in Film

Fidel Castro's daughter praises James Franco casting

Fidel Castro's daughter praises James Franco casting

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