Hollywood’s Latest Stunt: Meet the Bald, Queer Woman Playing Jesus

By now, we all know Hollywood has lost the plot. But just when you think they can’t get any more ridiculous, they go and do something like this. The Hollywood Bowl just announced that Cynthia Erivo—a bald, black woman who identifies as queer—will be playing Jesus Christ in their upcoming revival of Jesus Christ Superstar.

Yes, you read that right.

The Son of God, the King of Kings, the Savior of the World—played by a woman. A woman who, by every historical and biblical account, looks absolutely nothing like Jesus. But I guess historical accuracy is just a suggestion in Hollywood these days, right?

Now, before the cancel mob comes for me, let’s be clear: Cynthia Erivo is a talented actress and singer. No shade there. But let’s not pretend this casting isn’t a deliberate middle finger to, oh, I don’t know, every Christian in America who still believes in basic reality. This isn’t about diversity or artistic interpretation—it’s about rewriting tradition just to be edgy.

But here’s where they failed—because, tbh, I’m not even offended. I just think it’s pathetic how hard they try to be SO EDGY. Like, congratulations, Hollywood, you’ve once again done something absurd just to make headlines. You’re not challenging the status quo, you’re just exhausting. It’s like watching a teenager dye their hair and yell about how misunderstood they are. (Which, by the way, I totally did. And it was lame then, too.)

Imagine the meltdown if someone cast Chris Pratt as Harriet Tubman. Or Tom Hanks as Malcolm X. (Actually, don’t imagine that—Twitter might explode.) But when it’s Jesus? Suddenly, the rules don’t apply.

At this point, nothing shocks me anymore. But I’ll say this: If they wanted attention, they got it. If they wanted respect? Well… let’s just say I won’t be buying a ticket.