Will Smith will not attend the Oscars in row over lack of diversity

[MikeRox]

Lawlight said:

SpokenTruth said:

It also means audiences will pay money to see someone other than white men in lead roles. 

I'm really looking forward to the day that a movie like Gods of Egypt could be case with actual Egyptians in the lead roles.

The new cast has nothing to do with the success of the movie.

 

It certainly hasn't. However I think the key for many is, it also hasn't hindered their box office takings.

 

That said, I do question motives in such things. As when things are based on merit, how does quota fit on? You could argue that it's racist to demand that people of certain ethnicities are nominated on the grounds of their race rather than ability.

 

I've not seen every film in the last year to have an informed input. But I think it's a dangerous game to say omg no black actors in an award shortlist is instantly racist.