9 months ago
Simu Liu Criticizes Hollywood's Declining Asian Representation
Simu Liu, a famous actor, is upset because there are fewer Asian actors in movies and TV shows.
He said that movies with Asian actors and stories have made a lot of money, but studios still don't give them many chances.
He also talked about how a producer had trouble finding funding for a movie unless they cast white actors.
Simu thinks the system is unfair and prejudiced against Asian actors.
Another actor, Manny Jacinto, also said he feels limited to certain types of roles.
Simu wants Hollywood to give more opportunities to Asian actors.
Simu Liu criticized Hollywood for the declining representation of Asian actors.
He highlighted the success of recent films centered on the Asian experience.
Liu mentioned that Asian actors have not caused significant financial losses for studios.
Producer Rachel Tan faced challenges in casting non-white actors due to funding issues.
Manny Jacinto expressed frustration about being typecast in specific roles.
- Who
- Simu Liu, a Hollywood actor
- What
- Criticism of Hollywood's declining Asian representation
- Where
- Washington DC, US
- When
- November 28
- Why
- To highlight the lack of opportunities and prejudiced system in Hollywood for Asian actors
Key facts
- Actor
- Simu Liu
- Issue
- Declining Asian representation in Hollywood
- Notable Films
- Minari, The Farewell, Past Lives, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Crazy Rich Asians, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
- Actor's Statement
- The amount of backslide in our representation onscreen is... appalling.
- Producer's Experience
- Rachel Tan faced difficulty casting non-white actors due to funding constraints
Quotes
Simu Liu
Actor known for his role in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
“Put some Asians in literally anything right now.”
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“The amount of backslide in our representation onscreen is... appalling. Think we're 'risky'.”
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