'The Last of Us' actress Ariela Barer will star in Sean Durkin‘s #DeepCuts, replacing Odessa A’zion following backlash to her original casting.⁠ ⁠ Barer will portray Zoe Gutierrez, a character featured in Holly Brickley’s 2023 novel, which the film is based on. In the book, Zoe is described as half Mexican and half Jewish, which sparked controversy when A’zion was first cast in the role.⁠ ⁠ Read more at the link in bio.