The Wiz is a famous take on the Wizard of Oz, moving it to an urban setting and featuring an all black cast. If they are doing some scenes in NY, it might be that they’re updating and modernizing the tale!
Also true. There is a precedence for having Dorothy be African-American. So I don’t think race is a factor here.
Also, not trying to start something here, just reporting: but often ONCE get slammed for their poor representation of people of color on their show: they either die or are evil (Lancelot, Tamara, the FGM, Marian). I’m not saying A and E need to cater to that, but as TV execs they *do* have to consider these things. And having something The Wiz as their launching point for their take on Oz makes sense. Killing two birds with one stone as it were: make a reference to The Wiz and bring in a stronger POC character with an African-American Dorothy.
There’s a piece of her that’s not confident and strong when it comes to things other than work, cooking and achieving her dream of her own restaurant. So I could see a new take on her character playing up some of that insecure side.
I have no problems with this girl being Tiana either
I’m sure that their take on either story would be great. (And let’s face it, we’re probably wrong no matter what)