The casting choices for Disney princesses in live-action remakes have sparked controversy, with Avantika and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan facing racist backlash over rumored roles as Rapunzel and a character in 'Tangled'. Discussions on social media include suggestions for alternative actresses like Jada Pinkett Smith and concerns about white actresses being 'blackwashed'.
A mere rumor that actress Avantika would play Rapunzel in a Disney live-action production of “Tangled” sparked racist backlash on social media. https://t.co/gx0XGVh7gA
Nico Parker is a great actress but Disney casting her to play a Scandinavian warrior in the live action film is a bit ridiculous. https://t.co/qkTHUzPBtZ
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan Blasts ‘Racists’ Objecting to Her Rumored Casting in Live-Action ‘Tangled’: ‘Y’all Still Need a Hobby’ ✨ Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/i4H7PMeVfE https://t.co/NoGXnuLOrb
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan Blasts ‘Racists’ Objecting to Her Rumored Casting in Live-Action ‘Tangled’: ‘Y’all Still Need a Hobby’ https://t.co/i4H7PMeVfE
There’s been a lot of discussion on which actress should play Rapunzel in the live-action remake. I say Jada Pinkett Smith. What say you? https://t.co/v6ojkzQOmK
Young white women are starting to notice that their favorite Disney princesses are being blackwashed, and they're not okay with it. https://t.co/Fq8TFiv7kB
Avantika Is Facing Racist Backlash From Disney Fans Amid Claims She Has Been Cast As Rapunzel In A Movie That Doesn’t Even Exist. Here's Everything There Is To Know. https://t.co/aiDyWyTby2
The internet is split over Avantika reportedly playing Rapunzel 👀 Who would be your dream Rapunzel cast? https://t.co/Nlt8GMLZyZ
The white girlies are starting to get upset that their favorite Disney princesses are being blackwashed. https://t.co/8XKrQA7RZT