I did it for the money!' The films that made Tim Roth, Benedict Cumberbatch and more apologise

The article discusses how shifts in societal attitudes impact the portrayal of characters in films, referencing Benedict Cumberbatch's controversial portrayal of a non-binary character in 'Zoolander 2' and Emma Stone's casting in 'Aloha'. Cumberbatch acknowledged the missteps with his role, emphasizing the need for authentic representation by trans actors today. Stone also faced backlash for her role, recognizing the issue of whitewashing in Hollywood. Both actors have reflected on their experiences, highlighting the necessity for improving representation in the film industry.

I've had to apologise for that quite a lot. It's a difficult one to talk about, I love that group of people... But it got complicated and misunderstood.

I learned on a macro level about the insane history of whitewashing in Hollywood... It's ignited a conversation that's very important.

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