Letter: Refusal to Play Paul McCartney
- Amanda Riddell
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- Jan 23
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Subject: Formal Notice — No Interest in Acting / Refusal to Portray Paul McCartney
To the Producers, Casting Team, and Representatives of Sony Pictures (and any affiliated production entity),
I am writing to provide formal notice that I am not interested in acting in your upcoming Beatles-related film project, including any proposal, request, or suggestion that I portray Paul McCartney (or any other Beatle), whether as a lead, supporting role, cameo, voice performance, motion capture, stand-in, musical performance, publicity appearance, promotional campaign, or any related capacity.
For the avoidance of doubt, my refusal is final and is not open to negotiation. It should not be reframed as a “discussion,” “audition,” “chemistry read,” “screen test,” or “informal meeting.” I do not consent to any further attempts to engage me through third parties, intermediaries, or industry back-channels.
This boundary is consistent with my established position that I control whether and when I perform, and that I will not be pressured into autobiographical, representational, or identity-sensitive performance frameworks by institutional or commercial interests.
Ensure that your representatives, casting contractors, and any associated personnel record this refusal and cease further contact on this matter.
Yours sincerely, Amanda Riddell (Amanda Michelina)
One of the hooks for our project are my demos. I refuse to act Paul. Transgender people are real, and I'm simply too short and too ginger. Asking me to put trousers on for money is a grave insult. That's why I'm ignoring you. Your ideas were stupid. That's why they asked me to have a crack at a good script. I'm open to doubling guitar for Sir Peter, presuming I get paid twice. It's obvious, but I won't allow any further suggestion of acting. Acting isn't healthy for me. Focus on my talent as a writer and director; nurture that.