Actress Issa Rae, known for her roles in Barbie, American Chitivo, and as the voice of Jessica Drew in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, recently discussed the changing trends in Hollywood. In an interview with Deadline, she revealed that major film distributors are canceling “black” films and firing those responsible for diversity and inclusivity in the industry.
“This is happening now. I think you can see for yourself how many ‘black’ shows are being canceled, how many leaders are being fired, especially from departments responsible for equality, diversity, and inclusivity. It is very clear now that our stories are less of a priority.” – Issa Rae
As a black woman, Rae views these changes negatively, while others have welcomed the news, expressing fatigue with the forced agenda in Hollywood movies.
It is evident that major film distributors are shifting away from promoting this culture in films. For example, the upcoming Netflix series Avatar: The Last Airbender features no black actors, with the majority of the cast being of Asian origin. Similarly, Disney’s upcoming remake of Lilo & Stitch has cast actors true to the original characters, including a young Hawaiian actress in the role of Lilo.
These changes indicate a shift in Hollywood’s approach to diversity and inclusivity, offering hope for a more inclusive future in the industry.
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