Bluebruel
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I have to say I never watched Luther but have heard a lot of buzz about the show. The character was written without race in mind, it was only after Elba was cast in the role that the character became Black. Black friends of mine who are in the arts always say they prefer character roles that aren't determined by race, which can be played by anyone. I can't remember the exact reasoning but I believe it gives them more freedom to be expressive and not have to perform to stereotypes so I was a bit miffed by the comments by the head of diversity, she said:
Is there one type of way to be Black? I personally know some people who grew up without white friends in their area and I do not eat ethnic food that often myself. I don't think this negates from being Black, thoughts?
‘We all fell in love with him. Who didn’t, right? But after you got into about the second series, you got kind of like, OK, he doesn’t have any Black friends, he doesn’t eat any Caribbean food, this doesn’t feel authentic.’
Is there one type of way to be Black? I personally know some people who grew up without white friends in their area and I do not eat ethnic food that often myself. I don't think this negates from being Black, thoughts?
Luther's lack of Black culture 'doesn't feel authentic' says BBC diversity chief
Miranda Wayland says the character’s environment should be ‘reflective’.
metro.co.uk