The reveal to THR that Olivia Pope’s race wasn’t a factor in the writing for Scandal is a fascinating reveal now that we’re six seasons into the series with the immaculate Kerry Washington as the star.
Apparently, the race of the lead actress was never explicitly clear when Shonda Rhimes and Co. were beginning the casting process.
Connie Britton is pretty undeniably a fabulous actress, and she was the heart of Nashville for years before her character’s untimely passing, but she just wasn’t who Rhimes was looking for as Olivia Pope.