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Ortega argued that gender-swapping often feels like a cynical strategy to capitalize on IP without developing authentic stories that resonate irrespective of gender. She emphasized that creating new narratives or characters specifically for women is the better route, rather than trying to retrofit existing franchises.
The Success of Women-Centric Films
The actress highlighted successful recent examples that support her view, notably Barbie (2023). She pointed out that Barbie was made primarily for women and became a blockbuster hit, demonstrating that audiences are receptive to content tailored for women without needing to force-fit male-centric franchises into female narratives.