As sarah c points out his character is supposed to be 'mixed race'. But often mixed European/South Asian actors are cast to play fully Asian parts. The most ridiculous example I can think of is Marc...
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As sarah c points out his character is supposed to be 'mixed race'. But often mixed European/South Asian actors are cast to play fully Asian parts. The most ridiculous example I can think of is Marc...
Yet another interesting casting decision is Natalie Anderson to play Alicia Gallagher. Presumably the actress is officially 'white' i.e of wholly European origin and the character is also supposed to...
I think it is interesting to compare him to Rik Makarem who plays Nikhil Shrama. I assume this actor is at least of partial Asian origin going by his name, and he does have some vaguely South Asian...
I'm a bit confused as in earlier posts you stated a white actor should not be playing a South Asian role but now you are saying he is actually of partial South Asian descent. I agree he looks mixed...
I'm a bit confused as in earlier posts you stated a white actor should not be playing a South Asian role but now you are saying he is actually of partial South Asian descent. I agree he looks mixed...
Well maybe it shouldn't then if we just see him as a somewhat racially marked actor. I think two points, one that as I stated he is officially classified as white and this factor will probably affect...
I agree with you that they should have used an Asian actor for the part.
However I would question to what extent Adam Fielding can really be said to be white. From what I understand he is of Irish...