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Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Isnt it that if they cast the main characters as black they think they will lose money and so..

or is that just what TS said?

In fewer words, yeah . There are far fewer "bankable" lead actors from other ethnicities than white, is the sad fact. Will Smith has been a notable exception, occasionally Denzel Washington but he's more bankable in "secondary lead" supporting roles.

Like I said it's all about the dallarz$$$ for the moviemakers, they're not choosing their leads based on anything else. It's pure supply and demand. Maybe it does indicate some low-level subconscious racism amoungst "moviegoers", but like I said, it's more likely to do with the demographic. Enjoyment of movies is about escapism, wish-fulfillment, or empathy. The audience needs to be able to put themselves into the shoes of the characters for this to work well. It's easiest for people to put themselves in the shoes of "similar people".