Game of Thrones actor Ed Skrein quits Hellboy role after 'whitewashing' criticism

'I accepted the role unaware that the character in the original comics was of mixed Asian heritage' says British star

Ed Skrein
(Image credit: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty)

Game of Thrones actor Ed Skrein has quit the upcoming film reboot of the Hellboy series, saying "I must do what I feel is right", after public criticism of his casting as a character portrayed as Asian in the original comic book.

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