EXCLUSIVE: Monkey Kingdom, the NBCUniversal-owned British production company, has apologized profusely after mistaking comedian Dane Baptiste for actor Richard Blackwood during an exchange with the…
Deadline understands that Monkey Kingdom is the company referred to by Baptiste. The production outfit said it has spoken to Baptiste and Blackwood directly and apologized for what is understood to be an isolated error.Peacock Chief Matt Strauss On Building A Streaming "Start-Up" In Turbulent Times, Avoiding "Casino" Feel Of On-Demand Rivals
A Monkey Kingdom spokeswoman said: “We are sincerely sorry for our error, which was deeply offensive and inexcusable. As a production company, we are very proud of our work contributing to greater diversity on screen and behind the camera, and know that today we have unintentionally undermined important and much needed progress.
“We have apologised privately to Dane and Richard. We have also committed to redouble our efforts to be a production company that upholds the highest standards of inclusivity.”in 2018. The hip hop comedy quiz was hosted by Jordan Stephens and was the first British television show to feature an all-Black, all-female panel.star Aisling Bea, whileactor Noel Clarke added: “Bro!! I wanna say this isn’t real. But sadly I know it is. It never ends.
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