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Ramy Youssef, Sian Heder, Marlee Matlin and More Call on Hollywood to ‘Greenlight Disability’


Sian Heder, Ramy Youssef and more are asking Hollywood to consider financing and marketing more projects that include representation of disabilities.

A group of industry actors, filmmakers, writers and showrunners has signed on to an open letter spearheaded by the Inevitable Foundation asking Hollywood to consider financing and marketing more projects that include accurate and entertainment representation of people with disabilities. Among the signers are “Coda” director Sian Heder, Alyssa Milano, Ramy Youssef, Rachel Bloom, Marlee Matlin, “Three Body Problem” showrunner Alexander Woo and “A Quiet Place Part II” star Millicent Simmonds. With the support of:Adam Conover Aisling Bea Alexander Woo Ali Stroker Alyssa Milano Ben Watkins Brandon Sonnier Carol Barbee Craig Thomas Chris Cooper & Marianne Leone Dara Resnick David Nutter Eddy Kitsis Ginger Gonzaga Jason Katims Jack Thorne Jen StatskyJillian Mercado Jorge GutierrezKiera Allen Lauren Ridloff Lauren “Lolo” Spencer Marlee Matlin Mickey Sumner Millicent SimmondsNyle DiMarco

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