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Should white actors voice non-white characters?

The Simpsons have announced that Hank Azaria would no longer be voicing the character of Carl C...

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15.19 29 Sep 2020


Should white actors voice non-white characters?


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15.19 29 Sep 2020


The Simpsons have announced that Hank Azaria would no longer be voicing the character of Carl Carlson. Hank is a white male, while Carl is a black character. This has sparked a conversation on social media - is it appropriate for a white actor to portray a character of colour? Andrea chats to one of Ireland’s most famous impressionists and creator of Gift Grub, Mario Rosenstock. 

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