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TV Brew: ‘In The Dark’ Is Blind To the Realities of Disability | Pop Culture Uncovered (popcultureuncovered.com)
submitted by OutWestTexas
jennyquarx 8 points 4y ago
I wonder if they even tested/auditioned blind actresses?
multi-instrumental 1 points 4y ago
They should hire the best actress for the part. That's the thing about acting... you don't have to actually be blind. lol
KillerLag 3 points 4y ago
Keep in mind, that was their logic for hiring white people to play Asians or black people in movies, many years ago. "Well, no black person has the experience". Well, they get experience by showing up in movies, but if no one hires them, then the cycle continues.
multi-instrumental 1 points 4y ago
Not even close to the same thing! lol
If it's a cartoon... sure.
Practical makeup can't make someone white look black and vice versa. I think if you write a character that's black you need to hire someone who is black.
Blind is totally different. If I put on a blindfold I can now understand what it's like to be blind.
I'm losing my sight but I still have probably 50% or so left (it gets worse every day). You bet your balls I can imagine what it's like to be 100% blind. For lack of a better term this is just some "SJW trash".
Like I said in other responses they were probably pulling their hair out looking for a blind actress who fit the character. Can you imagine the positive (and free) PR?
If it's a cartoon... sure.
Practical makeup can't make someone white look black and vice versa. I think if you write a character that's black you need to hire someone who is black.
Blind is totally different. If I put on a blindfold I can now understand what it's like to be blind.
I'm losing my sight but I still have probably 50% or so left (it gets worse every day). You bet your balls I can imagine what it's like to be 100% blind. For lack of a better term this is just some "SJW trash".
Like I said in other responses they were probably pulling their hair out looking for a blind actress who fit the character. Can you imagine the positive (and free) PR?
jennyquarx 3 points 4y ago
That doesn't mean they couldn't have auditioned blind actresses.
I'm not terribly offended by the casting. Sighted people playing blind is already the default. I would just like to see more blind (and otherwise disabled) people get a chance. That's all.
I'm not terribly offended by the casting. Sighted people playing blind is already the default. I would just like to see more blind (and otherwise disabled) people get a chance. That's all.
KillerLag 6 points 4y ago
I know a few of the people they tapped as advisors, as well as clients. There was a LOT of advice they ignored. They claimed they did audition for blind actresses, but none of them were appropriate.
multi-instrumental 4 points 4y ago
I mean the selection pool has to be pretty small. They certainly shouldn't exclude blind actresses but also it would be foolish to prefer them.
>They claimed they did audition for blind actresses, but none of them were appropriate.
Probably true. I'm sure it would've been a huge PR boost to have an actual blind lead.
>They claimed they did audition for blind actresses, but none of them were appropriate.
Probably true. I'm sure it would've been a huge PR boost to have an actual blind lead.
fastfinge 4 points 4y ago
The thing is, if you're creating a show about the actual experience of blindness, and you can't find an actual blind person who can convincingly play your lead character, that should perhaps raise a warning flag. Maybe your lead character as written doesn't do a good job of reflecting the experiences of actual blind people.
multi-instrumental 0 points 4y ago
Perhaps none of the people who auditioned were any good?
The number of blind actresses has to be pretty damn small. Again, it's called acting. There's really no need to actively seek out actresses who are blind. Any good actor or actresses should be able to play a blind character.
The number of blind actresses has to be pretty damn small. Again, it's called acting. There's really no need to actively seek out actresses who are blind. Any good actor or actresses should be able to play a blind character.
Stick81 1 points 4y ago
I concur, I have watched many movies and TV series over the years that cast sighted actors as VI, and have felt that when written well, a competent actor can portray a blind character adequately. One of my favourites has been Christopher Gorham as Auggie Anderson in Covert Affairs. I feel that they created a fair balance of the emotional state of being adventitously blind, the ups and downs, and they displayed the spectrum of ability and confidence through differing areas and situations, familiar places and dynamic environments. I haven't yet watched this series, but if the article is on point, the bigger issue lies in the writing, casting is vital to the success, but a bad script or concept will kill a performance fast. I understand wanting to be original, but I see no problem in borrowing from successful endeavours. When a member of any community is portrayed in a disingenuous fashion it hurts that community, and society's image of it's members. Hopefully, this series will improve or get cancelled before too much harm is done.
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