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A significant point of contention centers on the decision to cast Nico Parker as a key character, traditionally portrayed as blonde and fair-skinned. Sydney notes this is not an isolated incident but part of a larger trend of "race swapping" in Hollywood adaptations — a move that has incited frustration among fans who feel it strays too far from established character identities. This shift in representation often leads to accusations of sexism, racism, and bigotry leveled against those voicing their concerns.