Nearly two-thirds of Starz original series feature nonwhite actors or actresses in the lead roles, according to a new report completed by the cable network and UCLA.
The report, done in partnership with UCLA’s Center for Scholars and Storytellers, was part of the rollout for Starz’s new inclusion initiative, #TakeTheLead, on Wednesday. It found that 63.2% of Starz’s original series featured people of color in the lead roles, which was more than 78% above the industry average. Additionally, 57.9% of its series leads are women, which was 24% above the industry average.
The UCLA report measured Starz scripted original series that aired or will air between January 2020 and December 2021, as well as series that are in production as of February 2021, benchmarked against data from recent reports on diversity in the U.S. TV industry.
“At Starz, #TakeTheLead is our continued commitment to narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences.
The report, done in partnership with UCLA’s Center for Scholars and Storytellers, was part of the rollout for Starz’s new inclusion initiative, #TakeTheLead, on Wednesday. It found that 63.2% of Starz’s original series featured people of color in the lead roles, which was more than 78% above the industry average. Additionally, 57.9% of its series leads are women, which was 24% above the industry average.
The UCLA report measured Starz scripted original series that aired or will air between January 2020 and December 2021, as well as series that are in production as of February 2021, benchmarked against data from recent reports on diversity in the U.S. TV industry.
“At Starz, #TakeTheLead is our continued commitment to narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences.
- 2/17/2021
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
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