When I tried to think of successful people in science fiction and horror film who are not white, only one name came to mind: Will Smith. Just look at his resume: Independence Day, the Men in Black franchise, I, Robot, I Am Legend (I try to [...]
Is Multicultural Casting Doomed To Stereotyping?
July 30, 2012 – Posted in: Multicultural CastingIf you haven't seen it, I would highly recommend Slate's recent article on casting and race. If you want the SparkNotes version, here it is: this is a complex issue with no clear answer. What a surprise, right? The process of [...]