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In an interview published Wednesday, actor Jeffrey Wright, who starred in "The Batman," criticized people who have complained about him portraying a character who was originally written as White.

Speaking to entertainment outlet Collider , Wright, who is Black, expressed frustration with social media users who objected to him portraying Batman police lieutenant Jim Gordon as a Black man.

"It's just so f------ racist and stupid," the actor declared.

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Wright played Lt. Gordon in 2022’s " The Batman " alongside Robert Pattinson, who starred as the titular caped crusader. Though critics praised Wright’s portrayal, some online users compl

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