ALBAWABA - Popular streaming service Netflix is under fire across social media for casting an Israeli actress as 'Mary' in its upcoming film, since Israel has resulted in the killing of many Palestinian women, before and after Oct. 7, 2023.
Netflix is referring to it as an "epic coming-of-age biblical" that will tell the story of the Virgin Mary and her journey to giving birth to Jesus Christ. The streaming platform cast 21-year-old Israeli actress and model Noa Cohen setting the internet ablaze for its choice.
Although Noa Cohen is taking all the heat for being the lead actress, most of the cast in the upcoming 'MARY' film are Israeli including Ido Tako, Hilla Vidor, Ori Pfeffer, and more.
Netflix's 'MARY' under fire for casting Israeli lead actress
One user wrote, "A film about a Palestinian woman played by actors from the settler state that is currently mass slaughtering Palestinian women. Oh, the disgusting audacity."
Another added, "This is to trick the masses into thinking that Mary and Jesus looked like the current European Israels in Israel."
Cohen took to her official Instagram to promote the upcoming film and wrote, "I'm beyond excited to share the official trailer of "MARY".
'MARY' will premiere on Netflix on Dec. 6, 2024.
