During his keynote address at the Toronto International Film Festival this past weekend, Tyler Perry offered what he hoped to be a carefully worded take on the increased diversity in Hollywood in recent years. According to Deadline, the multi-hyphenate filmmaker and mogul said he was happy about the ways that the industry has pushed for more opportunities for Black creators, but added that he was concerned that, as a result, some were being put into positions they are not qualified for.
“Let me be very careful on how I say this, be diplomatic,” Perry said, answering a question about the sea change in Hollywood. “I’m extremely excited for what’s happened with diversity and the choices and opportunities that we’re seeing for Black people for the first time, it is amazing. But I worry because there is such a push for diversity and push for hiring people of color that I found situations that there are people being pushed into seats they’re not ready for.”
