ssia: missveryvery:ssia:the-movemnt:Netflix releases ‘Death Note’ teaser, sparking
ssia: missveryvery: ssia: the-movemnt: Netflix releases ‘Death Note’ teaser, sparking another round of whitewashing criticism Another day, another major Hollywood adaptation coming under fire for whitewashing. Netflix released its teaser for their upcoming film version of the Japanese manga Death Note, which features shots of Paper Towns star Nat Wolff as protagonist Light Turner (changed from Light Yagami in the manga). The casting is old news at this point — the film’s already been shot, after all. But that didn’t stop this teaser, which is likely many fans’ first exposure to the project, from inspiring backlash. Read more (3/22/17) follow @the-movemnt From what I’ve heard, they make him look all dark and weird and creepy, too? Which is the opposite of what Light is supposed to be??? seriously trying to figure out if i can get by without my netflix subscription right now. this is barf worthy. If I wanted to see a white guy take the lives of other people into his own hands I could watch Criminal Minds tbh???? -- source link