In June 2015, Crowe responded to the backlash: "I have heard your words and your disappointment, and I offer you a heart-felt apology to all who felt this was an odd or misguided casting choice.
2015年6月，克罗回应了这个反应：“我听说了你们的话和你们的失望，我向所有认为这是个莫名其妙或有误导性的选角决定的人们表达诚挚的歉意。