Amazon Prime’s new series “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” is facing criticism for using a transphobic slur.
In one episode, a character jokingly asks another character how he got a black eye.
“Did you accidentally pick up another tr*nny on Fremont Street?” the character says.
The slur was slammed by Eliel Cruz, NYC Anti-Violence Project communications director, on Twitter. Cruz also made reference to the murders of trans women Dejanay L. Stanton and Vontashia Bell.
“This shit is repulsive @jackryanamazon. Trans women die from pick up violence. This isn’t funny. This is real life,” Cruz tweeted.
https://twitter.com/elielcruz/status/1035680863810408449
Other people soon followed suit and called out the show on Twitter.
I’m a trans man & I was so excited for this show. This part came on & I wanted to cry I can’t watch it anymore cause of this line. Trans people are attacked everyday for just existing & the use of this slur advocates for that kind of treatment especially towards trans women
— august ⁷ | D-DAY BRAINROT (@retrohyyh) September 2, 2018
https://twitter.com/1plus2arrows/status/1035704114712170496
https://twitter.com/WriteyFolks/status/1035700137992044544
Some viewers specifically addressed John Kransinki who stars as the title character and serves as executive producer on the series.
https://twitter.com/ingridostby/status/1035862359162671104
I'd also like to know, @johnkrasinski. You're an EP on the show too, so it's not like you can claim to just be the talent.
— a pastryori (@brewstronomy) September 1, 2018
Both Amazon and Krasinski have not commented on the controversy.
