January 24, 2024
Bowing to Reality
Selwyn Duke
When legendary wrestler Andre the Giant played in movies, he never complained about being limited to portraying, well, giants (he got to play Sasquatch, too). When you’re 7’2” and 500 pounds, after all, you’re not going to be cast as the jockey in Seabiscuit. Today, though, in a time in which identity is fancied reality, it’s increasingly common to hear that the obviously disabled shouldn’t be limited in the roles they play.
Stereotyping? Disabled Actor: Disabled Performers Should Get "Normal” Roles
selwynduke.com
When legendary wrestler Andre the Giant played in movies, he never complained about being limited to portraying, well, giants (he got to play Sasquatch, too). When you’re 7’2” and 500 pounds, after all, you’re not going to be cast as the jockey in Seabiscuit. Today, though, in a time in which identity is fancied reality, it’s increasingly common to hear that the obviously disabled shouldn’t be limited in the roles they play.
Stereotyping? Disabled Actor: Disabled Performers Should Get "Normal” Roles
selwynduke.com
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