The response to this decision seems to generally be positive, as Skrein has already received praise and support from several corners of the internet for stepping down.
We’ve seen situations like this before, but it’s interesting to note that this is one of the few high-profile instances in recent memory in which an actor has removed himself from a production in response to fan outcry.
He apparently had no idea who Major Ben Daimio was when he signed on for the Hellboy reboot, and the quick backlash against his casting seems to have made him consider that he might not be the right choice for the character at this point.