Controversial question time!

[elfs]

Question: how is it consistent to support Marvel Studios in their decision to cast a black actor in the role of Heimdall, Guardian of the Bifrost Bridge for the movie Thor, while castigating M. Night Shyalaman for casting non-Asians in various roles for his movie The Last Airbender?

Comments

[ionotter.livejournal.com]

Because Hemidall dies. I mean, since we're dealing with historical figures, we may as well resurrect a dead trope,right? (http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BlackDudeDiesFirst)

[hugh-mannity.livejournal.com]

Does that mean he gets to wear a red shirt as well?

Though strictly speaking, he's mythological rather than historical.