The controversial racial debate of 'Ghost in the Shell' continues. Although its director, Rupert Sanders, promised that the live action adaptation was not to be a "Hollywood whitewash", Scarlett Johansson is still having to justify her role as Motoko Kusanagi. Answering questions along the lines of: "Is it right for her to be playing an Asian role?"
The answer would be: Why not? It's not the first time that Americans will adapt a Japanese production. It is understandable that the author of the original comics does not find it funny that a white actress can "capture the essence" of an Asian character, but it is also very logical to use a face like that is Johansson to make a blockbuster
Even so, the Black Widow has not been spared again explaining why she accepted the challenge that, and for the moment, is being treated with disgust. In an interview with Marie Claire, the actress has responded to accusations that blame the production for having "bleached" the character, making a small change even with its name of "war", calling her The Major. "I definitely could never boast of playing another race of a person. Diversity is important in Hollywood, and I would never want to feel like I'm embodying an offensive character," she explained about the controversy.
Hitting the nail on the head
Only by the controversy that 'Ghost in the Shell' has generated, it has managed to present the premiere of the live-action adaptation much more and be the talk of the big tape internments of 2017, overcoming borders the manga has not been able to achieve so far. As a result, the producer of the film, Steven Paul, bet that the film more than a Japanese history, it is an international. And for that you need make use of the star system.
For her part, Johansson also has spoken with Marie Claire of the opportunity that, as woman, has arrived with 'Ghost in the Shell', which premiers on March 31st. Thanks to her you will be able to break the gender gap that there is in the film industry a little more. "It is a rare opportunity to be in a franchise run by a female protagonist", said Johansson. "Of course I feel enormous pressure to carry the weight of a great product on my shoulders." For the moment, Japanese fans have given their blessing.