President Marvel, "Doctor Strange" Encentrus One Reflected ─ "Is there another way?" | The River

Marvel Studios President Kevin Faigi expressed his remorse in the casting of the Encentrus One of Doctor Strange (2016).It is a form of a formal comment from Marvel again to the cast, which has been a big controversy since its release.

Ancient One, who appears as a mentor leading Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), is set as an old Tibetan monk in comics.However, in the film, British actress Tilda Swinton was appointed and criticized for "White Washing" in Hollywood.At that time, the Marvel side made a statement that "Ancient One is not a monopoly of one character, but is passed down over time. In this movie, Celtic (Tilda) embodies it."is doing.

However, this time, President Figi said in an interview with MEN'S HEALTH, which was different from that time about the casting of Ancient One.

"I thought it was a smart and cutting -edge decision (at that time). I didn't intend to repeat the" promise "of wrinkles, old, smart Asian men. But I think (criticism).It was a trigger. "Did you find another way?Did you not repeat your promises, but did you have any way to cast an Asian actor? "The answer is, of course, Jesus."

In 2017, after the movie was released, Scott Delixon, who worked on the film, revealed that he had appointed actresses in the role of Ancient One before the completion of the script.Initially, Asian actresses were also considering, but the production team fell into an Asian stereotype that has established in Hollywood movies and television, a powerful but high -handed and mysterious "Dragon Lady".He said he had decided not to adopt an Asian setting.However, as a result, the decision was greatly criticized.

Ancient One reappeared in Doctor Strange and then in Avengers / End Games (2019).In the future, the sequel to the Doctor Strange "Doctor Strange in the Multivas of Madness (original title)" is also scheduled, but it is unknown in future works, including the same work.It is.

Sources: Men's Health, The Daily Beast, Mashable