If it was for Dorothy, why would they specify that the actress had to be black? I think Tiana may be the more likely one since she was Disney’s first black princess and if she suddenly became white, eyebrows would be raised. I’m guessing whoever this character is may become someone for Henry to hang with unless they go for a Lost boy style teenager. Perhaps she is just an original character for Henry to hang with and she has to be black in order to add racial diversity to the show. I think the trope is called Token Black Team mate.
Ok, I bit my tongue when people made negative comments regarding Sonequa Martin Green (Tamara) and Sinqua Walls (Lancelot) due to their race. I even bit my tongue when I heard some borderline offensive racial comments on the podcast. But I need to say this. I am SO ridiculously tired of others devaluing the talent of black actors on this show by saying things like they’re only there for “racial diversity.” It is sad that this is an issue today. I feel the need to defend these actors because the only reason they are ever talked about as actors it seems, is because of their race, and not because they did a decent job acting a particular role. Honestly, who cares what race ANY of these characters are?? I never hear anyone say “They needed a Latina actress on the show, so that’s why they cast Lana Parrilla.” All I hear is that she’s an amazing actress, and that’s because she IS! I just want the same for every actor that does a great job, regardless of their race.
*rant over*
Dorothy would be nice to see. That is all.