“Cupertino,” a show named after a 71% Asian majority city, draws criticism over limited Asian representation

Only one of the six principal cast members is Asian American, while casting calls sought Asian actors to portray Silicon Valley workers in background roles.

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“Cupertino,” an upcoming legal drama named after a California city where a majority of residents are Asian, is drawing criticism over its limited Asian American representation. The show, which premieres Oct. 8 on the CBS Television Network and Paramount+, has just one Asian American actor among its six principal cast members.