The fact that some Disney executives may be exactly this cynical doesn't detract from the effects.kestasjk wrote: ↑Thu Oct 20, 2022 10:32 amIt’s using an actor’s race as a cheap marketing gimmick. Do you think Disney made this casting choice without any thought as to this person’s skin colour? If yes you’re very naive, if not it’s using race to sell movie tickets.orathaic wrote: ↑Tue Oct 18, 2022 12:42 amWhat might qualify as a legitimate reason exactly? Black actors have every right to have their talent demonstrated (same with other crew members, writers, directors etc.) What legitimate reason is there to deny this fact, without being racist?There are legitimate reasons why some people may get upset with some of these casting choices.
Don’t be so sure that you have the moral high ground; throwing around accusations of racism freely while supporting Disney Corporation in adding a token black actor to increase the demographic appeal and awareness of their crappy remake.. :P
Anyone who sees this because Disney cast a black actor and think it’s progressive is a complete tool in my humble opinion (I’m not saying anyone here fits that category, even though they’re defending it). The same kind of person who in the 1940’s would’ve watched Disney’s Songs of the South and considered it partaking in black culture.
Which includes paying a black actress for the role, inspiring a huge number of children in the audience who haven't seen themselves represented, demonstrating it is possible to make successful movie while recasting a white animated character with a person of colour.
And lastly, i am not defending Disney, their decision should be precisely what they think will make them the most money. They are not in the business of making art for the cultural benefit of others, apart from as a side effect of capitalism. But i can see that most criticism of their decision is based solely on racism without defending Disney's decision. I would happily ignore them/remain entirely neutral on this decision.