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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Shahana Yasmin

Daniel Dae Kim calls out ‘overcorrection’ in Hollywood when casting for Asian characters

Daniel Dae Kim has called out what he referred to as “overcorrection” on nationality-specific casting for Asian characters.

The Lost star said in a new interview that there is more effort on the actor being cast in the role of an Asian character belonging to the specific nationality, instead of writing a better character.

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