When it comes to casting beloved characters from popular franchises, there will always be disagreements. However, it’s fair to say that few potential castings have split fan opinion quite likeThe Last of Us’Dina.
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Visually speaking, Vellani is a solid match. However, as some have vehemently argued, there’s more to casting choices than looks alone. “Nope. There’s more to casting than physical similarities and Dina’s Jewish heritage is pretty important to her character,” explains Redditor albumasap.
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This was met with someone asking if the poster understood “how acting works” – we think they do. However, as ki700remindsthe sarcastic fan, “In the modern age of representation on screen, it would be pretty controversial to not cast a Jewish woman to play Dina.” Although acting is all about assuming a role, there are ways to assume that role that are respectful to the cultures, ideologies, and sexualities being portrayed.
Sadly, the question of whether a Jewish actress should play the role has opened up an unsightly debate on Reddit, with some truly ignorant of the significance of who plays Dina’s role. “Hot take: but the actress should be a Mizrahi Jewish woman, as Dina’s Jewishness is an essential part of her character,” reasons scarlettvvich. “I love Iman and her role as Ms. Marvel/Kamala Khan, but just as Ms. Marvel got an authentically ethnic actor portraying her, so does Dina deserve.”
Topics:Naughty Dog,PlayStation,TV And Film,The Last Of Us,The Last Of Us Part 2
