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Victim
Member Sat Jul 14 13:35:43
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Scarlett Johansson Pulls Out Of "Rub & Tug" Film Production
By Zaynab
Jul 14, 2018

The actress has finally understood why the LGBTQIA+ community condemned her being cast as the film's lead.
Since Scarlett Johansson was tapped to play Dante "Tex" Gill in the upcoming film entitled "Rub & Tug," the actress and the production heads have received a lot of criticism. The casting was deemed to be problematic as Johansson was set to play a trans male character. The female actress told OUT Magazine, "I have great admiration and love for the trans community and am grateful that the conversation regarding inclusivity in Hollywood continues." Her statement comes as a relief for many since Johansson had previously defended her position. She tried to justify her decision with the fact that other cis-gendered actors had played trans characters in the past, labeling history is inherently ethical.

Scarlett Johansson's own history is one of the main reasons why she received more pressure than some of her counterparts. The actress had accepted another problematic role last year when deciding to play an Asian character in "Ghost In The Shell." Hopefully, her habit of stiffing minorities out of major film roles has ended for good.

Here is Scarlett's full statement in the most recent matter:

"In light of recent ethical questions raised surrounding my casting as Dante Tex Gill, I have decided to respectfully withdraw my participation in the project. Our cultural understanding of transgender people continues to advance, and I’ve learned a lot from the community since making my first statement about my casting and realize it was insensitive. I have great admiration and love for the trans community and am grateful that the conversation regarding inclusivity in Hollywood continues. According to GLAAD, LGBTQ+ characters dropped 40% in 2017 from the previous year, with no representation of trans characters in any major studio release. While I would have loved the opportunity to bring Dante’s story and transition to life, I understand why many feel he should be portrayed by a transgender person, and I am thankful that this casting debate, albeit controversial, has sparked a larger conversation about diversity and representation in film. I believe that all artists should be considered equally and fairly. My production company, These Pictures, actively pursues projects that both entertain and push boundaries. We look forward to working with every community to bring these most poignant and important stories to audiences worldwide."

Wrath of Orion
Member Sat Jul 14 13:40:39
"The actress had accepted another problematic role last year when deciding to play an Asian character in 'Ghost In The Shell.'"

So much lulz right there.

tumbleweed
the wanderer Sat Jul 14 13:45:28
so gay people shouldn't be hired for straight roles now?

tumbleweed
the wanderer Sat Jul 14 13:47:40
for educational purposes, according to wiktionary:

LGBTQIA = lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual/allies

Paramount
Member Sat Jul 14 14:20:44
Transgender people are not necessarily gay. Although I guess it is possible for a man (who believes that he is a woman) to be a lesbian woman.

But I think most transgenders view themselves as heterosexual. It's just that they believe that they were born with the wrong gender.

I think anyone should be able to play any role/character. A transgender woman should be able to play any female role. A non-transgender woman should likewise have the right to play any female role.

But a white person should avoid playing a black or asian character. And blacks and asians should avoid playing a white character. Imagine if they did a movie about Trump in the White House and a black or asian guy got the play Donald Trump? Or what if a tranny got to play the role of Trump?

Cthulhu
Tentacle Rapist Sat Jul 14 15:54:54

so gay people shouldn't be hired for straight roles now? '

Check your straight privilege!

tumbleweed
the wanderer Sat Jul 14 16:11:25
i didn't mean to suggest T = gay, just commenting on LGBTQIA people in general

the asians have a more legitimate gripe

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Victim Member	Sat Jul 14 13:35:43 http://www...roduction-news.55001.html?_amp Scarlett Johansson Pulls Out Of "Rub & Tug" Film Production By Zaynab Jul 14, 2018 The actress has finally understood why the LGBTQIA+ community condemned her being cast as the film's lead. Since Scarlett Johansson was tapped to play Dante "Tex" Gill in the upcoming film entitled "Rub & Tug," the actress and the production heads have received a lot of criticism. The casting was deemed to be problematic as Johansson was set to play a trans male character. The female actress told OUT Magazine, "I have great admiration and love for the trans community and am grateful that the conversation regarding inclusivity in Hollywood continues." Her statement comes as a relief for many since Johansson had previously defended her position. She tried to justify her decision with the fact that other cis-gendered actors had played trans characters in the past, labeling history is inherently ethical. Scarlett Johansson's own history is one of the main reasons why she received more pressure than some of her counterparts. The actress had accepted another problematic role last year when deciding to play an Asian character in "Ghost In The Shell." Hopefully, her habit of stiffing minorities out of major film roles has ended for good. Here is Scarlett's full statement in the most recent matter: "In light of recent ethical questions raised surrounding my casting as Dante Tex Gill, I have decided to respectfully withdraw my participation in the project. Our cultural understanding of transgender people continues to advance, and I’ve learned a lot from the community since making my first statement about my casting and realize it was insensitive. I have great admiration and love for the trans community and am grateful that the conversation regarding inclusivity in Hollywood continues. According to GLAAD, LGBTQ+ characters dropped 40% in 2017 from the previous year, with no representation of trans characters in any major studio release. While I would have loved the opportunity to bring Dante’s story and transition to life, I understand why many feel he should be portrayed by a transgender person, and I am thankful that this casting debate, albeit controversial, has sparked a larger conversation about diversity and representation in film. I believe that all artists should be considered equally and fairly. My production company, These Pictures, actively pursues projects that both entertain and push boundaries. We look forward to working with every community to bring these most poignant and important stories to audiences worldwide."
Wrath of Orion Member	Sat Jul 14 13:40:39 "The actress had accepted another problematic role last year when deciding to play an Asian character in 'Ghost In The Shell.'" So much lulz right there.
tumbleweed the wanderer	Sat Jul 14 13:45:28 so gay people shouldn't be hired for straight roles now?
tumbleweed the wanderer	Sat Jul 14 13:47:40 for educational purposes, according to wiktionary: LGBTQIA = lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual/allies
Paramount Member	Sat Jul 14 14:20:44 Transgender people are not necessarily gay. Although I guess it is possible for a man (who believes that he is a woman) to be a lesbian woman. But I think most transgenders view themselves as heterosexual. It's just that they believe that they were born with the wrong gender. I think anyone should be able to play any role/character. A transgender woman should be able to play any female role. A non-transgender woman should likewise have the right to play any female role. But a white person should avoid playing a black or asian character. And blacks and asians should avoid playing a white character. Imagine if they did a movie about Trump in the White House and a black or asian guy got the play Donald Trump? Or what if a tranny got to play the role of Trump?
Cthulhu Tentacle Rapist	Sat Jul 14 15:54:54 so gay people shouldn't be hired for straight roles now? ' Check your straight privilege!
tumbleweed the wanderer	Sat Jul 14 16:11:25 i didn't mean to suggest T = gay, just commenting on LGBTQIA people in general the asians have a more legitimate gripe
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