For example, The Hunger Games star Amandla Stenberg actually passed on the recent Marvel blockbuster Black Panther specifically because of her status as a bi-racial actress, and the role of Shuri eventually went to Letitia Wright.
This type of issue is something that many actors have had to contend with over the years.
Henry Golding’s personal connection with the issue compelled him to open up a dialogue, but other actors have had wildly different approaches.
Whitewashing has become one of those buzz words that instantly gets many people talking, and its perceived prevalence by some has turned into a major element to keep an eye on in the development of a movie.