Lawless wants the Xena character in the reboot to be black and lesbian
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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — Xena: Warrior Princess
delenn7-414-841182 — 9 years ago(August 21, 2016 10:21 PM)
http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2016/08/lucy-lawless-next-xena-black-lesbian/
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enyala — 9 years ago(August 23, 2016 03:36 AM)
Know what I'm sick n tired of? Inserting characters just because of their ethnic/racial background in order to cater to the politically butthurt crowd and avoid being accused of not including enough of this or including too much of that.
XENA is supposed to be Greek. Greeks are Caucasian. Unless reboot means turning her into an African warrior princess in which case having a black lead would fit. Too bad Gina Torres isn't 15 years younger. She was sensational as
Nebula
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JebusCripes — 9 years ago(August 25, 2016 01:03 PM)
Please stop talking.
So Lawless wants a black Xena? You realize the original show had Greek people speaking English and other-non white characters right? It's a beep fantasy show. Or did you think a show with harpies in it was a documentary? -
Observer_2020 — 9 years ago(December 03, 2016 12:16 PM)
So you are also sick and tired of having non-white characters played by Caucasian actors too? Plenty of examples of that, but I doubt you are outraged by that.
Besides, you actually think this show has anything to do with cultural or historical accuracy? First of all, the show focuses around mythological characters, not historical figures. The portrayals have little to do with original sources. I'm pretty sure Greek goddesses didn't speak like Valley Girls back in the day. But oh no, we can't have a black actress playing a made-up fictional character in a show that has constant inside jokes or modern references. That would be outrageous. -
ssanders-10 — 9 years ago(August 27, 2016 10:57 PM)
That's easy for you to say. However, the people who have to put up millions of dollars on something that potentially "won't make it anyway" are more likely to invest whatever time it they feel is necessary to make sure they've got the concept as well-developed as they can get it before they have to start writing the big checks.
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Ryden123 — 9 years ago(August 28, 2016 11:53 AM)
more likely to invest whatever time it they feel is necessary to make sure they've got the concept as well-developed as they can get it
I agree. Javier Grillo Marxuach has finished the script and consulted NBC and Rob Tapert, and the went back to make changes. I imagine he must of done this a few times. Perfecting it. -
Ryden123 — 9 years ago(August 28, 2016 12:11 PM)
I have no problem with this.
Here is an interesting article about Africans in Ancient Greek art.
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/afrg/hd_afrg.htm
A couple more articles:
Did the ancient Greeks get their ideas from the Africans?
http://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/greek-philosophers-african-tribes.htm
5 Ancient Black Civilizations That Were Not in Africa
http://atlantablackstar.com/2014/04/16/5-ancient-black-civilizations-africa/
The are many other articles on this subject. Just look up:
greece africa ancient history
So Lucy's idea is quite plausible and doable. -
Meushell — 9 years ago(August 29, 2016 07:52 PM)
"But Lawless is the first to suggest the lead role should be reimagined as an African-American."
LOL at the "American" bit. Whoops.Captain Rex: In my book, experience outranks everything.
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Meushell — 9 years ago(September 01, 2016 07:07 AM)
I have no idea why you felt the need to explain this to me. The entire point of my post is laughing at the article's use of the term "African American" when such a term makes no sense in Ancient Greece. I didn't think I would have to explain why that was funny.
Captain Rex: In my book, experience outranks everything.
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Meushell — 9 years ago(September 01, 2016 11:04 PM)
Then say so. I can't read your mind. A reply to someone is usually just that, unless the person says otherwise or made a mistake.
Captain Rex: In my book, experience outranks everything.
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averagejoeman2013 — 9 years ago(September 01, 2016 12:23 PM)
Haven't we learned anything from the Ghost-busters' remake? The original was a good spin-off with some appeal earlier on but the further it gets from the successful formula with more of a stupid agenda it portrays will only guarantee its failure.
Stay tuned for the documentary: "From Wheaties to Fruit Loopsthe Bruce Jenner story" -
averagejoeman2013 — 9 years ago(September 06, 2016 06:40 AM)
As long as it was done for her being the right actress who could carry the role, sure
But making a change for change's sake or making a statement (hence my Ghostbusters reference) is messing with a successful recipe; why fix what isn't broken?
Why do you ask?
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MariMcCabe — 9 years ago(September 09, 2016 09:16 AM)
The best actress for Xena is still Lucy Lawless.
I'm still praying this reboot is cancelled. It would be cool concept if this was a sequel with the original actors reprising their roles but actresses over the age of 40 scare people evidently. -
Meushell — 9 years ago(September 09, 2016 01:16 PM)
Why would you pray for it canceled? People are obviously looking forward to it. Just don't watch it. A sequel isn't going to happen. As far as I know, the actors have no interest in reprising their roles.
Captain Rex: In my book, experience outranks everything.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars