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Aries Spears on Machine Gun Kelly Turning Down "Sinners" Role Over Having to Use N-Word (Part 11)

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In a recent interview, comedian Aries Spears revealed that Machine Gun Kelly reportedly turned down a role in the film "Sinners" because the part required the use of the N-word. Spears discussed the controversy surrounding the decision, highlighting the ongoing challenges actors face when dealing with racially sensitive content in scripts. The conversation shifted into popular films, with Spears admitting he hasn't watched some Oscar contenders like "One Battle After Another," despite its critical acclaim. Throughout the dialogue, Spears and host Vlad touched on various movies and performances, including Jonathan Majors' portrayal in "Magazine Dreams" and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's dramatic turn in "The Smashing Machine." Spears noted Hollywood's tendency to recognize roles involving extreme or marginalized characters. The interview sheds light on the complexities within Hollywood regarding race, representation, and actors’ boundaries, illustrated by MGK’s choice to step back from a role that involved racial slurs.
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In a recent interview, comedian Aries Spears revealed that Machine Gun Kelly reportedly turned down a role in the film "Sinners" because the part required the use of the N-word. Spears discussed the controversy surrounding the decision, highlighting the ongoing challenges actors face when dealing with racially sensitive content in scripts. The conversation shifted into popular films, with Spears admitting he hasn't watched some Oscar contenders like "One Battle After Another," despite its critical acclaim. Throughout the dialogue, Spears and host Vlad touched on various movies and performances, including Jonathan Majors' portrayal in "Magazine Dreams" and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's dramatic turn in "The Smashing Machine." Spears noted Hollywood's tendency to recognize roles involving extreme or marginalized characters. The interview sheds light on the complexities within Hollywood regarding race, representation, and actors’ boundaries, illustrated by MGK’s choice to step back from a role that involved racial slurs.
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