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Actor Sues Marlon Wayans Over Instagram Joke

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Funny man Marlon Wayans has been hit with a bizarre lawsuit after making a joke on Instagram. Pierre Daniel, who was cast for a role in A Haunted House 2, is suing Wayans and his production company for unspecified damages for racial discrimination and harassment.

Last September, the comedian posted a picture of Daniel alongside animated character Cleveland Brown, from the FOX series “Family Guy” and “The Cleveland Show.” Despite a funny resemblance, Daniel didn’t think the comparison was humorous, accusing the White Chicks star of cyber-bullying.

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Daniel says the comparison seriously injured him by causing “shock, pain, discomfort and/or anxiety,” and as a result he can no longer work as an actor. He claims the picture was racially-motivated and mocked his appearance, especially his Afro.

Wayans has yet to comment about the lawsuit.


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