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How coronavirus is halting the future of Hollywood diversity https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2020-04-13/coronavirus-cbs-diversity-showcase-performers
CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase, designed to boost the chances of minorities seeking opportunities in Hollywood, has turned out graduates like @TiffanyHaddish & @NicoleByer.
Now, with Hollywood on hold, it's derailed the momentum of showcase hopefuls https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2020-04-13/coronavirus-cbs-diversity-showcase-performers
Now, with Hollywood on hold, it's derailed the momentum of showcase hopefuls https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2020-04-13/coronavirus-cbs-diversity-showcase-performers
Jared Goldstein—featured in one of the showcase’s most outrageous sketches as a gay sex-ed teacher—went to “lots of meetings” following the showcase.
Now, "adapting to be a Zoom comedian & being an Instagram Live performer has provided challenges, honey!” https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2020-04-13/coronavirus-cbs-diversity-showcase-performers
Now, "adapting to be a Zoom comedian & being an Instagram Live performer has provided challenges, honey!” https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2020-04-13/coronavirus-cbs-diversity-showcase-performers
Nabeel Muscatwalla made a strong impression at CBS' diversity showcase.
Soon after the show, he scored a role in a CBS comedy pilot, “Jury Duty.” But then, like other series, production on the show has halted https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2020-04-13/coronavirus-cbs-diversity-showcase-performers
Soon after the show, he scored a role in a CBS comedy pilot, “Jury Duty.” But then, like other series, production on the show has halted https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2020-04-13/coronavirus-cbs-diversity-showcase-performers
These Hollywood hopefuls are left to face an uncertain future in an industry that — even in the best of times — has traditionally underrepresented women, people of color, queer and disabled people.
More from @GeBraxton: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2020-04-13/coronavirus-cbs-diversity-showcase-performers
More from @GeBraxton: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2020-04-13/coronavirus-cbs-diversity-showcase-performers
