#PercyJackson producer ellengoldsmithvein said one person effectively ended the backlash to the Disney+ adaptation casting Black actress Leah Jeffries as Annabeth Chase, who is described as white and blonde in Rick Riordan's novels. "I feel super fortunate that I am surrounded by people who are willing to step up and stand behind this in a big way,” Goldsmith-Vein explained. She was one participant in the Producers Panel featuring “La La Land” producer Molly Smith, "The Pitt" executive producer sbaidwan, "Roofman" producer lynettehowelltaylor and “The Morning Show” producer mimi.leder Check the link in bio for more from TheWrap's #PowerWomenSummit2025 presented by STARZ #TakeTheLead. 🗣️ Moderated by Producers Guild of America CEO Susan Sprung