https://comicbook.com/gaming/2018/09/07/the-witcher-netflix-series-ciri-white-changes/
Really interested in who they get. This could be a great move on their part.
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'The Witcher' Netflix Series To Make Major Change To Ciri
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https://comicbook.com/gaming/2018/09/07/the-witcher-netflix-series-ciri-white-changes/
Really interested in who they get. This could be a great move on their part.
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I know I saw, but the Netflix series is based on the books not the video games and not everyone goes to the video games section. I thought it might be nice to have a thread on both sides. That way everyone knows about this development.
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I used the title that the article was derived from. I don't change titles.
Oh man. This is really going to stir up those white nationalists.
I'm curious what the author thinks. This is a series deeply rooted in white european culture. Of course, it's also a total fantasy so there's no issue with diversifying the cast IMO, but I can imagine the freak out already.
I'm curious what the author thinks. This is a series deeply rooted in white european culture. Of course, it's also a total fantasy so there's no issue with diversifying the cast IMO, but I can imagine the freak out already.
Lol me too
Well the headline you copied is a clickbait headline.
You could have just gone to the article's actual source...
https://www.resetera.com/threads/ciri-in-netflix-witcher-series-probably-wont-be-white.67156/
That thread title is arguably even more bait-y.
Casting for CIri begins or something would be nice.
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As if that title is any less clickbait lol
I didn't want to use the exact same source as a thread that already existed in another section. I know that not everyone frequents the VG section, but I also know people in Etc are interested in this series. I just wanted to share the news on this side as well so that people wouldn't miss it in case they were interested. I'm sorry that I posted exactly what the article said. Thats my bad apparently.
Well, Ciri is a child in the books, so there wasn't really an option to not rely on a child actor for Ciri.
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Well to be honest child actors have been getting better. Also if it comes down to it I imagine they would be flexible enough to raise her age from 14 whatever they needed if they found the right person. I am pretty sure nobody would complain. Fans of the series wanna see Ciri done right. They don't care what age she is.
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Anybody upset by this move is not a true fan of the series. Ciri's skin color is not her defining feature and is not essential to her character.
What?
How does her skin color affect the portrayal of the character? Get the fuck outta here with this trash.
You may have a point but when they are looking specifically at a minority actor to play ciri as opposed to one that is most qualified people will understandably make the conclusion that they are pushing an agenda rather than making the best show they can.
If a true fan is someone who doesn't care about ciris skin color then the film makers aren't true fans apparently.
You're still implying that her being white is the strongest qualification for the character.
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Wait so you are saying that casting minority actresses in important roles is "pushing an agenda" and thats it?
Are you fucking serious right now?
It's funny how it's gotta be a white person fit them to be the most qualified for the job .
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No see if its a white person then they just happened to be the most qualified!
If its a minority then its an agenda! (Apparently)
How am I implying that?
The film makers are implying that skin color matters by primarily targeting people who aren't white.
I want the best actor regardless of skin color to portray ciri.
No.
I'm saying that people will easily make the conclusion that it is when you begin alienating people not based on performance but on race.
The author of the Witcher series supports diversifying the cast, as the world he created was meant to be diverse. This is in keeping with his vision.
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His vision is irrelevant.
I want competent actors who are able to do their job effectively.
When you're looking for specific people and begin alienating that is when eyebrows are raised.
That was more a creative decision made by CDPR, Ciri in the books is described as having ashen hair. Essentially a mix between Gerald and Yennefer.
And you don't think they can find a competent non white actor?
Seems you're the only one in this thread with an agenda.
Apart from Ciri, and this whole discussion, because fuck me, who cares what skin color she has in the series except some racist trash, couldn't they get at least a polish actor for Geralt?
There's great polish actors out there, they should get a chance to get a world wide audience, especially during the hard times Poland faces nowadays with their protofascist PIS party.
But I guess US people will be happy to americanize yet another part of european culture. MURICA fuck yeah or something.
There's great polish actors out there, they should get a chance to get a world wide audience, especially during the hard times Poland faces nowadays with their protofascist PIS party.
But I guess US people will be happy to americanize yet another part of european culture. MURICA fuck yeah or something.
His vision is relevant when it is his work that is being adapted.
What you are suggesting is that people of colour cannot be competent actors, or perform their jobs adequately. Hence your "concern".
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You really are gonna die on this idiotic hill aren't you. Why do I get the feeling that if they excluded minorities and asked for white actresses you wouldn't be in the thread.
Do not agree. The creator's vision is very important to the intent of the final product. I would like something authentic to the creator's vision.
So you're in favor of ignoring the creator's vision in favor of...not diversifying the cast? What?
Do you want an interesting story that these creatives want to tell or not? Because the likely reason they're looking for specific people is that it's he specific story they want to tell. The Witcher has a lot to say about race relations and now they're trying to visually portray that. Perhaps they're portraying the elves as non-white and what her to fit in with that. Perhaps there are interactions with society they wish to highlight more in her character.
Maybe they can.
But I'd prefer it be a matter of "We picked X actor because she was the best" As opposed to "We picked X actor because she was the best of the Y subset of people".
I guess you're one of those people who are against affirmative action programs too.
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And I can only assume you hold this view for literally every single role in Hollywood correct?
Dude, do you have any idea how casting works? You don't just cast for a leading lady, saying "ANYONE ONE WHO IS FEMALE COME ON OUT TO TRY FOR THIS PART!"
No matter what part it is, there is ALWAYS a very specific type of role they're looking to cast, whether it's age, creed, height, gender, etc etc.
How exactly do you think casting works? It's always the best of Y subset of people. They can't test cast literally every actress in existence. On top of that the scrip calls for certain things all the time. Weird you're not up in arms about the age requirement that makes a subset, too. An 18 year old or a 10 year old can't get the job either.
It's great to see someone so concerned about diversity. I'm sure you were equally vocal about looking at non-white actors when casting Geralt, right?
Wow. Now THAT is a surpring take. I don't think I've ever seen someone argue against what the author wants when trying to make a series all white.
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Racist based on skin color? No. Not even close.
Racist based on being "lesser" races like Dwarves, Elves, etc etc? Yes. Extremely so.
This is complete nonsense. You have no idea how casting works.
In your twisted logic, you'd be fine with 68 year olds playing teenagers. "This Grandmother was the best one for the role of the high school sweetheart!"
Hollywood always tries to find the best of a "subset". They pick a range and that's what goes into the casting call.
Deciding to diversify a part almost always happens before casting and is done in service of the role or the makeup of the overall cast. Get over it.
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