It’s not only permissible, but praiseworthy, even important to see a Black Ariel in 2022.

I hope we’ll continue to see more interracial relationships on screen. It’s a good look, and a smart business move. But so far, the look is all surface and no substance.

“That’s why that call it ‘acting,’” seems like a painfully obvious argument, but it only takes into consideration the desires of the performers, ignoring the impact that casting can have on an audience.