Orlando Jones Fired From “American Gods” For Not Being Right “For Black America”
Orlando Jones who played the role of Mr. Nancy on the hit series “American Gods,” based on the Neil Gaiman novel, will not be returning for season 3. According to Jones, the series’ new showrunner Charles Eglee fired him because, in his opinion, the character isn’t right “for black America.” The news was shared via Jones’ Twitter account Saturday in an angry video alleging that Eglee decided that Orlando’s portrayal of the god sends “the wrong message for black America,” according to EW. I know ya’ll have Lots of questions about the firing,” Jones said. “As always, I promise to tell you the truth and nothing but,” According to the actor, he made significant writing and producing contributions during the second season after the original showrunners Bryan Fuller and Michael Green exited. There will be no more Mr. Nancy. Don’t let these motherf-ckers tell you they love Mr. Nancy. They don’t,” Jones stated in the video. “I’m not going to
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