New York City comedian Tyler Fisher has sued a talent agency that he says is transferring his interests simply because he is white.
The Brooklyn-based comedian said he applied to represent AGI Entertainment Media & Management in Manhattan and was greeted with a warm welcome.
said Fisher New York Post he said that he had a good conversation with the company and that the employees there liked their job.
Also, they even asked if she wanted to audition for the show. Suppressing Enthusiasm.
He said, “Would you like to participate in the audition?” Suppressing Enthusiasm? I love all these shows and it seems like they want their work. [me]Fischer talked about his interview with the company.
But then he claimed he got lost on the tracks.
“I was ready to sign the papers… and then the conversation changed,” Fischer said.
Fischer told AGI assistant Alex Brizel, “We love you. Everyone here loves you and sees you as a star, but we don’t take you because you’re white.” Then I got nauseous,” he said.
The entire claim is taped and written in plain English. I will no longer allow myself to be discriminated against because of my skin color. There is no such thing as “reverse” discrimination. There is one species and they are all legally protected from it. https://t.co/X9wkVGBYR2
– Tyler Fisher (@TyTheFisch) 21 May 2022
That’s why Fisher announced that she was pursuing discrimination in a lawsuit filed in the Brooklyn Supreme Court.
Fisher also noted that she recorded a phone call confirming the discrimination claim, adding, “So you like me, you want to work with me, you know I have everything I do but it’s only because it’s white.” Fisher said an AGI spokesperson said “Yes.”
Fischer also told fans that AGI tried to offer him an out-of-court settlement but turned the offer down. He wants to hear about this case and doesn’t want to cover the money for silence.
I’m currently suing a talent manager who said she wouldn’t work with me because I’m white. They just asked how much I wanted to settle out of court. UPDATE: I disagree. Even if I don’t get anything, I will endure to the end. “Reasonable” racism must end.
– Tyler Fisher (@TyTheFisch) 17 May 2022
comedian out Last Sunday Tonight John Oliver, Chicago Med, and several other TV shows – some of his colleagues were also said to have contacted him to tell their stories.
“There are an infinite number of people who contact me privately and say, ‘This happened to me. I’m afraid to talk The other day, an active agent approached me and said, “You have no idea how bad it is.” They don’t hide,” he said.
“Mr. Fisher tries to impose the idea that people should be judged by their qualities; not based on race, gender, gender identity, religion or any other quality. This idea must be applied equally to all, or it will lose its legitimacy. ,” said Lawrence Spasoevich, Fisher’s attorney.
AGI, on the other hand, denied these statements, noting that “more than half” of the company’s new customers are white men. Although the firm said it would not discuss the ongoing lawsuit, it told the media, “We are proud to present a list of artists we have worked with based solely on their talents.”
“I hope this draws attention to why we put race, gender, pronouns and all of that in the right thing for the job,” Fischer, who sued for unspecified injuries said. said.
The comedian also hosts a weekly podcast. The Tyler Fisher Show.
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Source: Breitbart
