Jessica Alba Says Marvel Movies Are ‘Still Quite Caucasian’
Jessica Alba Says Marvel Movies Are ‘Still Quite Caucasian’: Not Much Has Changed Since ‘Fantastic Four’ Days https://t.co/0j0nvrQKm8
- Variety (@Variety) July 21, 2022
Jessica Alba criticized Marvel movies in a recent interview, saying the franchise remains far too dominated by white actors. Alba starred as Sue Storm in “Fantastic Four”.
Diversity was almost non-existent in superhero movies when Alba appeared in “Fantastic Four”
The genre has been more inclusive as of late, Alba said it’s still “more of the same” these days.
“Even if you look at the Marvel movies - that’s the biggest driver of fantasy and what’s happening right now in entertainment, because it’s sort of the family thing - it’s still quite Caucasian. I would say I was one of the few back in the day… And it was before Marvel was sold to Disney, but it’s still quite more of the same.”
“I just think more for the younger people who are coming up, who are going to be our future leaders, it’s important for them to see the world on screen, or in stories, in the dreams that we create as entertainers; it reflects the world that they’re in.”
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has made strides to diversify in recent years, “Black Panther.” “Ms. Marvel,” “Shang-Chi” and the upcoming fourth “Captain America” will see Anthony Mackie take over the title character.
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