Geno Segers Apologizes After Hadestown Firing Over Resurfaced Anti-Trans Comments
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Updated · Deadline · Aug 4
Geno Segers Apologizes After Hadestown Firing Over Resurfaced Anti-Trans Comments
3 articles · Updated · Deadline · Aug 4
Summary
Geno Segers said he was “fully committed to listening” and “accept[s] full responsibility” after losing his role in Broadway’s Hadestown over resurfaced anti-transgender remarks.
Instagram statement in hand, Segers apologized to those affected and to the cast, creative team and producers, saying the impact of his words mattered more than his intent.
Hadestown producers had already said they and Segers “mutually agreed” he would no longer join the production after old videos and posts criticizing pronouns and trans athletes drew backlash.
The actor had been announced for the role of Hades alongside Amber Iman, Jasmin Savoy Brown and Norbert Leo Butz; producers said replacement casting will be announced shortly.