Urban Myths

Michael Jackson episode pulled after backlash over white actor

The show "Urban Myths" had cast Fiennes, who is white, as Michael Jackson, leaving fans befuddled and incensed. And the release of the trailer on Wednesday did little to assuage that furor.

When asked her thoughts about the portrayal of her father, Paris Jackson tweeted that she was "so incredibly offended by it, as I'm sure plenty of people are as well, and it honestly makes me want to vomit."

Michael Jackson's daughter Paris 'offended' by casting of white actor to play him

Joseph Fiennes, who's appeared in films like Shakespeare in Love and Elizabeth, said he was shocked to be given the part last year.

But writing on Twitter, 18-year-old Paris said images showing what he looked like made her "want to vomit".

A petition's been signed by more than 20,000 people to boycott the movie.