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Rege-Jean Page Lost Out on Playing Superman’s Grandfather Because of His Skin Color: Report
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usmagazine.comBefore gaining huge fame from Bridgerton, Regé-Jean Page auditioned for the role of Superman’s grandfather in Syfy’s Krypton — but reportedly didn’t get it because he isn’t white.Cochairman of DC Films Geoff Johns said at the time that Superman “could not have a Black grandfather,” according to a report published by The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday, April 6.
Additionally, the creators of the series wanted to add more diversity to the show and make one superhero gay — another idea Johns, 48, allegedly vetoed.“Geoff celebrates and supports LGTBQ characters, including Batwoman, who in 2006 was re-introduced as LGBTQ in a comic-book series co-written by Johns,” the screenwriter’s team said in a statement to THR, adding that Johns “believed
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