Eva Longoria, John Leguizamo and Xochitl Gomez are among the 100-plus Latino actors, artists and creatives who have signed an open letter calling for accountability in Hollywood — citing longtime discrimination in casting and storytelling. “Recent casting decisions around the character Zoe Gutierrez in A24’s ‘Deep Cuts’ have exposed a troubling pattern,” the letter states. — a Latino representation initiative from the USC Norman Lear Center — which also found that 1 in 4 Latino characters are depicted as career criminals. Dear Casting Directors, Creative Executives, Writers, Producers, and Hollywood Leaders,We write to you with urgency, because storytelling is humanity’s compass and Hollywood wields all the power. Recent casting decisions around the character Zoe Gutierrez in A 24’s Deep Cuts have exposed a troubling pattern.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 31, 2026 21:23 UTC