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Old 1st August 2016, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Susan Foreman View Post
Disabled actor to be cast in major new role - Doctor Who News

"...the show’s casting director is making a concerted effort to nab an actor with an impairment to play a major role in the forthcoming series of the popular sci-fi series."

As much as I applaud this, I can't help thinking it's just 'ticking boxes'. By all means cast someone who is disabled, but don't call peoples' attention to it - just do it
That article is an insult.

They haven't got the best person for the role of companion they've got the best black female. That's just wrong. Say Michelle Yeoh wanted the role then she wouldn't have had a chance as she's not black, Asian but not black.
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