Sava Waterfront, Belgrade. May 2023
I was walking a long time trying to find a way to the waterfront to get past this huge new development, when I bumped into some Dubai air hostesses doing the same, but they knew the way.
8 notes
·
View notes
This is not my usual content but I feel like it’s something I need to say
On principle, if a character in a piece of media has a backstory that is in no way related to their race, the actor portraying that character can be of any race and what should take priority in casting is their talent
Attached to this sentiment, if a character in a piece of media has a backstory that is very much related to their race, the actor portraying that character should be of that race and the second priority should be talent
Now what does this mean? I will give examples
Leah Sava Jeffries, black actress playing a traditionally white character, Annabeth Chase. In no way does Annabeths whiteness relate to the core of her character or backstory, so Leah’s talent was what got her the role. The role is not reliant on race, anyone of any race can play Annabeth because her backstory is not reliant on race
Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, black actress playing Juliet Capulet, a traditionally white character. In no way does Juliet’s race relate to the core of her character or backstory, so Francesca’s talent was what got her the role.
Avantika Vandanapu, an Indian actress being fan casted as Rapunzel, a traditionally white character. In no way does Rapunzel race relate to the core of her character or backstory, so Avantika would be eligible for the role if casting directors decided she was fit based on talent
Do we see the pattern
Ok now, the inverse
If a white actress was fan casted or casted to play a traditionally black character whose backstory was highly relevant to her race, this would be an issue.
If a black actress was fan casted to play a Japanese character whose backstory was highly relevant to her race, this would be an issue
Just because a character is traditionally white does not mean that their whiteness is a relevant factor, especially if it is a fictional character!
Stop being racist, start using logic
7 notes
·
View notes
Belgrade Boat and Buildings. May 2023
Sketched from Tag bar boat, one of many moored along the banks of the River Sava. I rushed to finish drawing the tables and chairs when the staff started preparing them after the rain.
10 notes
·
View notes