dailydot:Hollywood continues freaking awesome gender-reversal trend with ‘Splash’ remake
dailydot:Hollywood continues freaking awesome gender-reversal trend with ‘Splash’ remakeThe internet raised its collective hands in praise on Monday as news hit that a new remake of the classic 1984 film Splash would star Channing Tatum—as the mermaid.What we do know about the Splash remake is that signing Channing Tatum to play the role originally occupied by 80s sex symbol Daryl Hannah (and comedian Jillian Bell in the original Tom Hanks role) continues a well-overdue trend of Hollywood gender role-reversals, following on the heels of the all-female Ghostbusters remake.The casting isn’t the only aspect of the Splash remake that puts women in lead roles. Here’s how the film is bringing women to the forefront. -- source link
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