Joseph Fiennes says "people are absolutely right to be upset" that he played Michael Jackson for a British comedy sketch in 2016.
For the series "Urban Myths," the white British actor donned dark aviator sunglasses, a black fedora and light foundation to match the singer's vitiligo-impacted complexion. Looking back on the controversial casting in an interview with the Guardian published Sunday, Fiennes says "it was a wrong decision" to take on the role.
"I'm one part of that — there are producers, broadcasters, writers, directors, all involved in these decisions," he added.
