&nbsp;‘Crazy Rich Asian’ breakout star, Henry Golding—<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/asian-representation-in-hollywood-better-now-than-later-398890">of Asian origin</a>—who will soon be seen in ‘Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins’, reacts to critics of him taking over the role that was originally played by Ray Park (a white actor) in ‘G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra’ and its 2013 sequel ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’.

 
In a recent interview, Golding explained why a change in the race of the role doesn’t change its story.

“(Hama) gave us license to co-create with him the backstory that he always wanted to tell… People are like, ‘That’s not history, he’s white.’ Well, maybe Larry had to do that. Larry had to make it such an obvious story. When he was writing comic books, he had to use tropes: White guy learns the way of the ninja. Now you may be white, Black, whatever, but you will be a fish out of water when you are taken from your culture and put in someone else’s. Those are the intricacies we can use in our stories now. That wasn’t the case back in the day,” Golding said about creator Larry Hama’s aspirations behind writing the story of G.I. Joe.&nbsp;

 
Golding also confirmed that Hama—who has written most of the G.I. Joe comic books—approves of his casting.&nbsp;

 
“It starts from conception, creating stories and characters anybody can play. Is it so important that your character has to be a particular race?” he questioned. ‘If it’s (the character’s) actions that drive the story, then anyone can play it. Anyone should play it. If you’re not serving justice to the page, then what’s the point?” added Golding.

 
Golding said, “It’s rubbish. We’re playing characters. Not their background,” he said. “It’s bonkers we’re still having those conversations when we’re fighting for something so much bigger. It’s toxic. We should be uplifting each other and rooting for the success of everyone. Not just a few because they’ve been lucky to be brought up in a certain location.”

 
Henry Golding is a biracial actor who reportedly said he has always been <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/asian-representation-in-hollywood-better-now-than-later-398890">‘the outsider’</a> and was labeled ‘not Asian enough for ‘Crazy Rich Asians’’ and ‘not white enough for ‘Snake Eyes’’.&nbsp;

‘Crazy Rich Asian’ breakout star, Henry Golding—of Asian origin—who will soon be seen in ‘Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins’, reacts to critics of him taking over the role that was originally played by Ray Park (a white actor) in ‘G.

‘Crazy Rich Asian’ breakout star, Henry Golding—of Asian origin—who will soon be seen in ‘Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins’, reacts to critics of him taking over the role that was originally played by Ray Park (a white actor) in ‘G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra’ and its 2013 sequel ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’. In a recent interview, Golding explained why a change in the race of the role doesn’t change its story. “(Hama) gave us license to co-create with him the backstory that he always wanted to tell… People are like, ‘That’s not history, he’s white.’ Well, maybe Larry had to do that. Larry had to make it such an obvious story. When he was writing comic books, he had to use tropes: White guy learns the way of the ninja. Now you may be white, Black, whatever, but you will be a fish out of water when you are taken from your culture and put in someone else’s. Those are the intricacies we can use in our stories now. That wasn’t the case back in the day,” Golding said about creator Larry Hama’s aspirations behind writing the story of G.I. Joe. Golding also confirmed that Hama—who has written most of the G.I. Joe comic books—approves of his casting. “It starts from conception, creating stories and characters anybody can play. Is it so important that your character has to be a particular race?” he questioned. ‘If it’s (the character’s) actions that drive the story, then anyone can play it. Anyone should play it. If you’re not serving justice to the page, then what’s the point?” added Golding. Golding said, “It’s rubbish. We’re playing characters. Not their background,” he said. “It’s bonkers we’re still having those conversations when we’re fighting for something so much bigger. It’s toxic. We should be uplifting each other and rooting for the success of everyone. Not just a few because they’ve been lucky to be brought up in a certain location.” Henry Golding is a biracial actor who reportedly said he has always been ‘the outsider’ and was labeled ‘not Asian enough for ‘Crazy Rich Asians’’ and ‘not white enough for ‘Snake Eyes’’.

‘Snake Eyes’ actor Henry Golding on casting fallout: Why is race so important?

Want to know the story behind ‘Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins’ that as the name suggests tells the story of the origins of the ninja warrior?&nbsp;

Paramount Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures unveiled a fresh new featurette of ‘Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins’&nbsp;featuring the cast of the much-awaited film.&nbsp;

‘Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins’ stars Henry Golding as Snake Eyes, a tenacious loner who is welcomed into an ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage after saving the life of their heir apparent. According to official synopsis, “Upon arrival in Japan, the Arashikage teach Snake Eyes the ways of the ninja warrior while also providing something he’s been longing for: a home. But, when secrets from his past are revealed, Snake Eyes’ honor and allegiance will be tested – even if that means losing the trust of those closest to him.”

Watch the featurette here:

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Based on the iconic G.I. Joe character, ‘Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins’ also stars Andrew Koji as Storm Shadow, Úrsula Corberó as The Baroness, Samara Weaving as Scarlett, Haruka Abe as Akiko, Tahehiro Hira as Kenta and Iko Uwais as Hard Master. 
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The film is directed by Robert Schwentke with David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Jeff G. Waxman, Greg Mooradian as executive producers. It is produced by Brian Goldner, Erik Howsam, p.g.a., Lorenzo di Bonaventura, p.g.a. 
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The screenplay is by Evan Spiliotopoulos and Anna Waterhouse &amp; Joe Shrapnel.

Want to know the story behind ‘Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins’ that as the name suggests tells the story of the origins of the ninja warrior? Paramount Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures unveiled a fresh new featurette of ‘Snake Eyes: G.

Want to know the story behind ‘Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins’ that as the name suggests tells the story of the origins of the ninja warrior? Paramount Pictures and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures unveiled a fresh new featurette of ‘Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins’ featuring the cast of the much-awaited film. ‘Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins’ stars Henry Golding as Snake Eyes, a tenacious loner who is welcomed into an ancient Japanese clan called the Arashikage after saving the life of their heir apparent. According to official synopsis, “Upon arrival in Japan, the Arashikage teach Snake Eyes the ways of the ninja warrior while also providing something he’s been longing for: a home. But, when secrets from his past are revealed, Snake Eyes’ honor and allegiance will be tested – even if that means losing the trust of those closest to him.” Watch the featurette here: Based on the iconic G.I. Joe character, ‘Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins’ also stars Andrew Koji as Storm Shadow, Úrsula Corberó as The Baroness, Samara Weaving as Scarlett, Haruka Abe as Akiko, Tahehiro Hira as Kenta and Iko Uwais as Hard Master. The film is directed by Robert Schwentke with David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Jeff G. Waxman, Greg Mooradian as executive producers. It is produced by Brian Goldner, Erik Howsam, p.g.a., Lorenzo di Bonaventura, p.g.a. The screenplay is by Evan Spiliotopoulos and Anna Waterhouse & Joe Shrapnel.

Watch ‘Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins’ new clip: Featurette tells a lot about the ninja warriors

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‘Snake Eyes’ actor Henry Golding on casting fallout: Why is race so important?

Watch ‘Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins’ new clip: Featurette tells a lot about the ninja warriors