"It's a monster movie and it's a historical fantasy and I didn't take a role away from a Chinese actor. "The whole idea of whitewashing, I take that very seriously," Damon told the Associated Press, via The Guardian. After the film was accused of whitewashing, Damon defended himself, saying explicitly that the role of William was written for a white man, not an Asian actor. Rarely do Hollywood movies feature Asian leads, or even predominantly Asian casts, so to see Damon lead The Great Wall as a version of the white savior stereotype is disappointing. The Great Wall has been under fire for putting a white male protagonist on the forefront of a film set in China.
So, if you were hoping that William's whiteness could be excused by historical fact, I'm sorry to have to tell you that it can't be.
The film, according to The Atlantic, takes place in 11th century, at a time when the Chinese were most definitely not fighting against mythical creatures. The Great Wall is fantasy, through and through, so it's safe to say that William isn't actually a historical figure. In fact, the entire film is a piece of historical fiction, with little basis in reality other than the existence of the wall itself. Yet like the monsters they fight in the film, William is not based on a real person.
Putting all the controversy of having a white man be the star of a movie set entirely in China, something that could explain the casting is if the film is loosely based on a true story, and if William from The Great Wall is based on a real person. Starring Damon as William Garin, a white warrior, The Great Wall is about a man who decides to help the Chinese defend the Great Wall against monsters on the other side. Oh, you don't? Well, somebody did, and thus The Great Wall was born. We’ve done outdoor movies on the roof of skyscrapers, inside of stadiums and on top of aircraft carriers….When you think of a movie set entirely on the Great Wall of China, you think of Matt Damon. If you are looking for a screen for any type of event, large or small, indoors or out, Ultimate Outdoor Entertainment has the best outdoor movie screen rentals in the business! Churches, Schools, Pools and Backyard Movies - of course!.Film Festivals for an audience of 5,000 - YES!.Drive-in Movies just about anywhere - easy!.Movie night in the park for your city, town or HOA - check!.Let us WOW you with our massive inflatable movie screens for your next outdoor movie night! When it comes to quality and fun, UOE is your one-stop-shop for the biggest screens, the brightest projectors, the best sound, and of course….the most FUN! If an inflatable movie screen isn’t your style or you need an ultra-bright screen that operates in full daylight, check out our NEW LED SCREEN RENTALS Ultimate Outdoor Entertainment® Provides Amazing Outdoor Theater Experiences & More! Outdoor Movie Screen Rentals Big Screens! Big Sound! Big Fun!®
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