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Amid the optimism, critics acknowledge that Hollywood’s representation of Asian actors is uneven. They cite instances like "Snake Eyes"—a G.I. Joe spin-off where an Asian actor was cast but the character was drastically changed (including unmasking and dialogue choices)—as exemplars of poor decision-making and cultural insensitivity.
There’s also concern over how certain decisions, such as race-swapping or tokenization, damage genuine representation efforts. The industry has historically made questionable choices, including unflattering stereotypes or using Asian actors primarily for non-Asian roles, which fuels resentment among members of the community.