The Office US's Leslie David Baker shares vile racist abuse he received while working towards a spin-off
The Office US star Leslie David Baker has revealed he has received vile racist abuse since he proposed a spin-off show.
Last month, the actor shared a campaign on Kickstarter for his character Stanley Hudson to get his own show called Uncle Stan, where he works in a motorcycle repair shop.
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However, taking to his Instagram account this week, Baker shared some messages of extreme racist abuse that he had received on social media in the wake of the proposal.
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"For those of you who don't believe racism is still alive in the world... here's the proof," he said. "Our goal has simply been to entertain and give the fans a quality series.
"These rants are evidence that there is still a great deal of work that needs to be done here in America regarding racism," Baker added.
"Bigotry and hate will not be allowed to [sic] irradicate art or Black people. Enough said."
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Uncle Stan's proposed synopsis would see Stanley get a call from his nephew Lucky to help at his motorcycle/flower shop in California.
While he has been enjoying retirement in Florida, Stanley will have to deal with Lucky's two kids as well as his colleagues, alongside keeping his "lady friend" happy following his sudden move to Los Angeles.
So far, the project has raised nearly £270,000, which is over its £230,301 goal.
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