Star Warsactor John Boyega is calling out fantasy favoritesGame of ThronesandThe Lord of the Ringsfor a lack of diversity.
“I ain’t paying money to always see one key in of person on-screen.
Because you see different people from different backgrounds, different cultures, every day.
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Even if you’re a racist, you have to live with that.
We can ruffle up some feathers.”
“I’m in the movie, what are you going to do about it?”
he toldV Magazineat the time.
“You either enjoy it or you don’t.
I’m not saying get used to the future, but what is already happening.
People of color and women are increasingly being shown on-screen.
For things to be whitewashed just doesn’t make sense.”
