Deepika Padukone shares her thoughts about diversity in Hollywood – FilmyVoice
Deepika Padukone made her Hollywood debut with the 2017 launch XXX: Return of Xander Cage. The actress’ efficiency within the movie was appreciated and Vin Diesel had additionally flown all the way down to India for the premiere of the film. It was anticipated that Deepika can be seen in additional Hollywood films, nonetheless, that didn’t occur. The actress, who can be on the jury at Cannes 2022, lately spoke about variety in Hollywood. She said that presently ‘variety in Hollywood is surface-level’ and ‘we’ve a protracted strategy to go…’
Whereas speaking to Vogue, Deepika stated, “Proper now, the dialog round variety in Hollywood is surface-level. The minute you could have a Black or Asian actor, it’s thought of ‘numerous casting’. However we’ve a protracted strategy to go earlier than we begin seeing substantial change. I really feel like 80 % of the individuals in cost are nonetheless taking a look at inclusive casting as a field to be ticked. Little doubt, there are some who’re genuinely thinking about turning the tide, however they’re getting it fairly flawed. It’s a studying course of and I hope it’s an earnest one.”
Variety in Hollywood movies has all the time been a subject. Whereas there are lots of Asian actors being forged in pivotal roles, however nonetheless we haven’t seen many Hollywood films with Asian actors within the lead roles.
Not simply Deepika, however many Bollywood actresses like Priyanka Chopra, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and others have labored in Hollywood films. In the meantime, final 12 months, Deepika introduced her second Hollywood undertaking and she or he received’t simply be appearing in it, however she will even be a co-producer of the cross-cultural romantic comedy.
Whereas speaking concerning the undertaking, Deepika had earlier said, “Ka Productions was based with the intention to develop and produce purposeful content material with world attraction. I’m thrilled to be partnering with STXfilms and Temple Hill Productions, which share Ka’s ambition and artistic imaginative and prescient and stay up for bringing impactful and dynamic cross-cultural tales to the world.”
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