Jeffrey Wright referred to as out the backlash to his function in The Batman as Jim Gordon, labeling the criticism “so f**king racist.”

Jeffrey Wright didn’t mince phrases when addressing the backlash over his casting as Jim Gordon in The Batman, calling the criticism “so f**king racist and stupid” in a brand new interview.

The Westworld actor, who portrayed the Gotham City Police Department lieutenant in Matt Reeves’ 2022 movie, shared his frustration with Collider over the unfavorable response from some comedian ebook purists who objected to a Black actor getting into the enduring function for the primary time.

“I really find it fascinating the ways in which there’s such a conversation, and I think even more of a conversation now, about Black characters in these roles,” Wright stated. “It’s just so f**king racist and stupid. It’s just so blind in a way that I find revealing not to recognize that the evolution of these films reflects the evolution of society. Somehow, it’s defiling this franchise not to keep it grounded in the cultural reality of 1939, when the comic books were first published. It’s just the dumbest thing. It’s absent all logic.”

Wright, who additionally starred in Casino Royale, identified that Gotham City has at all times been impressed by New York City—a spot identified for its variety.

“So, any Gotham within a contemporary film in the Batman series that’s going to be authentic has to be reflective of a modern American metropolis. That’s just what it is,” he stated.

Despite the net noise, Wright is wanting forward. He confirmed he’s able to return for The Batman: Part II, which is about to start filming in early 2026 and is scheduled for launch in theaters in October 2027.

Before then, Wright will seem in Spike Lee’s upcoming crime drama Highest 2 Lowest, which debuts Friday on Apple TV+.

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