Originally posted by d000hg
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That could have been a very good argument why a female couldn't be the doctor back in the day but it happened and it worked so not a barrier now?
Of the few major characters out there I would have thought the doctor, being quirky and a little different and the body changes was one that would accomodate major changes to reflect society. Others are going to be an utter nightmare to understand. A non binary James Bond with they/them prounouns is going to be very difficult for many people to get their heads around.
On a similar vein I really didn't get Jodie Turner-Smith as a black lesbian Anne Boleyn. Good drama and can't fault her acting etc but... well... it was a historical drama based on some facts we do know, one of those is her race. Nothing wrong with the show and all that, just found it a bit....odd. Artistic licence and all I get it. Just, dunno, Idris as James Bond, just seems perfect but Jodie as Anne B.. Missed it for me I think.
I do think there are odd situations where the race/gender of the character needs to fit because of the portrayal of the original character. No need to change it just because. But on the whole, all the other characters can be anyone whos up to the job.
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