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One of the main flashpoints in the current controversy is the casting of Giancarlo Esposito. Although the actor has explicitly stated he is of Italian and African-American descent—his heritage confirmed through interviews and Wikipedia—the criticism hinges on his name and appearance leading critics to assume he is Latino. Some argue that Ubisoft should have cast a Latin X actor to authentically portray a Cuban dictator, emphasizing the importance of racial representation.