Arrow Star Celina Jade Slams Hollywood Typecasting, Finds Creative Freedom in Asia

Celina Jade, known to many as Shado from Arrow, isn't holding back about her pivot from Hollywood. She's found a new creative home, and a starring role in Hulu's The Season, after years of feeling pigeonholed and typecast as a Eurasian actress in the West. This isn't just a career move; it's a powerful statement.

Jade explicitly called out the frustrating cycle: "They can't get over this appearance thing." For her, Hollywood's narrow views meant being "too white" for Asian roles and "too Asian" for Western ones. No wonder she sought greener pastures. She moved to Beijing after 2017's Wolf Warrior II, and it's clear the shift has paid off.

Now, she's starring as Carrie Shen in The Season, a financial mogul in Hong Kong high society. This role is a stark contrast to her action-heavy past. Jade, an LSE alum, says playing Carrie felt like a return to her university days—conversations about finance, not martial arts. It's her first English-language project since before COVID, and a "no-brainer" to shoot in her hometown, portraying a side of Hong Kong rarely seen on screen.