September 17th 2025.
Constance Wu, star of the hit movie Crazy Rich Asians, recently took to social media to express her disappointment with actor Andrew Barth Feldman for accepting a lead role in the Korean play Maybe Happy Ending. The play, currently running on Broadway, has traditionally cast Asian actors in its roles, but Feldman, a white Jewish actor, has been cast as the male lead, Oliver, opposite his real-life girlfriend Helen J Shen, who plays the female lead, Claire.
Wu, who has been a vocal advocate for Asian representation in Hollywood, had previously spoken to Feldman about the issue, but was disheartened by his recent voice memo to her. In her lengthy post, she expressed her disappointment with his decision, stating that Asian Americans are once again being ignored and overlooked in the industry. She also called out the play for not addressing the situation or acknowledging the petition that is calling for Feldman's recasting.
The actress then turned her attention to Feldman, apologizing for the burden that has been placed on him by the producers. She reminded him that sometimes our responsibilities choose us, and questioned what he would choose to do with this opportunity. Wu stressed that silence is also a choice and urged Feldman to use his platform to speak out against the lack of representation in the industry.
Feldman, best known for his performance in Dear Evan Hansen, has yet to respond to the backlash surrounding his casting. He had previously expressed his excitement and pride in being a part of the production, stating that he has been a part of the Broadway journey since the beginning and is honored to share the stage with Shen.
The casting of Feldman has sparked immediate backlash, with writers Hue Park and Will Aronson releasing a statement explaining that the role was not created specifically for an Asian actor. However, the show's creators have expressed their sadness over the controversy and the potential hurt it may cause.
The issue of Asian representation in Hollywood has been a hot topic, with BD Wong's open letter on the subject gaining over 2,400 signatures. Wu's post has also sparked a conversation about the lack of diversity and inclusivity in the industry.
Metro has reached out to both Feldman and the production of Maybe Happy Ending for comment. In the meantime, Wu's post has generated a lot of discussion and has once again brought attention to the importance of representation in the entertainment industry.
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