PriceofMagic wrote: 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.
Agreed! As I black person, I would like to see more people of color (not just blacks I mean) on the show but not to diverse the cast. You are absolutely right about how no one says Lana is there just to have a Latina actress and I want it to be the same for others. Tamara, had she turned good because I REALLY wanted to see more of her, was still a great character with a lot of potential and I think I was one of the few to actually be sad to see her go :/ but atleast at this mention of a new African American cast member, even if its only for a few episodes, I think its nice v.v idk where I was going with this post but yes. Whoever the actress or character is should be judged on her skills rather than her color. So Dorothy or Tiana or even a black version of a different tale, I’m looking for to seeing it. *honestly forgot where this was going*
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