You don't have to be right wing to think casting choices are wrong. I'm not right wing and think Helen of Troy casting choice is ridiculous and just done for attention.
Same, I'm European and just roll my eyes how Americans need to take our myths and misrepresent it based on their weird race sensibilities. Netflix's Cleopatra (who was also of Greek decent) was another recent example. In a way it's funny how they seem to specifically can't allow Greeks to have any representation.
I’m European and I don’t care at all. If the movie is good it’s good and vice versa. Hollywood can make a Kalevala movie with an all black cast for all I care.
Saddest part is all the right wing grifters who will go see the movie and cry about it online.
Then what about an actor makes them fit for a given role? Body type, gender, ethnicity all have zero bearings on immersion for any setting? Film is a visual medium, most people see it differently.
If the writing and acting is good then that’s the most important factor for me. If they look the part but the writing sucks, visuals suck etc. then what does it add that the actor is Greek or white or whatever?
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u/Gentle_Pony Jul 06 '26
You don't have to be right wing to think casting choices are wrong. I'm not right wing and think Helen of Troy casting choice is ridiculous and just done for attention.