Bridgerton and the Failings of "Colour-Blind" Casting

This week we talk about the much hyped period drama Bridgerton and its attempt at 'colour-blind' casting - and all the ways that awkwardly backfired. 

We discuss Hamilton's contentious racial politics, the awkward implications that come with casting a Black Hermione, and if colour-blind casting can ever really work in a world built on white supremacy. 

Our spoiler-filled (and potentially triggering) chat of Bridgerton is from 13:00-41:15.

 

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Sources:

https://observer.com/2021/01/bridgerton-sees-race-through-a-colorist-lens/

https://www.vox.com/22215076/bridgerton-race-racism-historical-accuracy-alternate-history

https://www.vox.com/22194033/bridgerton-netflix-rape-scene-novel 

https://www.counterpunch.org/2015/08/21/hamilton-the-musical-black-actors-dress-up-like-slave-tradersand-its-not-halloween/