The recent superhero boom has been a godsend for every young white guy in Hollywood, but what about the non-white actors who can’t even get an audition for the title roles in Thor or Captain America ? The buzz surrounding Donald Glover’s attempt to try out for Spider-Man is indicative of a wider problem: big action tentpoles are what traditionally launched black movie stars like Will Smith, but when those tentpoles are replaced by comic book adaptations, there are far fewer starring roles out there for anyone who isn’t a handsome white guy in his twenties. Can Hollywood think bigger? We’ve taken 6 iconic roles (both superhero and action hero) that have traditionally cast from a pool of white actors, and expanded that pool quite a bit. Here are our suggestions for casting directors who want to think outside the box:
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Idris Elba as James Bond, and 5 Other Roles That Could Benefit From Color-Blind Casting
