Moses Ingram will debut in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series and reveals how Lucasfilm warned him about racist Star Wars fans.
They are about to be released Obi-Wan Kenobithe new series of starwars in which he will return Ewan McGregor like the beloved Jedi Master. One of the great attractions will be to see The Inquisitors and among them will stand out Reva interpreted by Moses Ingram.
In a recent interview, the actress herself Moses Ingram reveals how he was warned about the racism of some fans of starwars:
“It was something that Lucasfilm really got up front and said: This is something that, unfortunately, will probably happen. But we are here to help you. You can let us know when it happens.”
“Fortunately, Obi-Wan Kenobi director Deborah Chow has put the right systems in place so that I feel safe doing the work during production. Of course, there are always pockets of hate. But I have no problem with the lock button.
“I think Obi-Wan will bring the most diversity that we’ve ever seen in the Star Wars galaxy. For me, a long time ago. If you have talking droids and aliens, but no people of color, it doesn’t make any sense. It’s 2022, you know. So we are only at the beginning of that change. But I think starting that change is better than never starting it.”
Two actors suffered great harassment on social networks.
After the premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), the actors Kellie Marie Tran Y John Boyega They have spoken openly about the racist harassment they have received from fans.
“I acknowledge my own privilege and understand that there are some people who have to be on social media for their jobs and their positions.” Kellie Marie Tran said at the time. «What really bothers me is what you were saying at the beginning of us initially talking, where is how: Why are we as artists, or as writers, or as creators in social media spaces that we have to normalize is to receive harassment ? That shouldn’t be right.”
The Serie Obi-Wan Kenobi will be released on May 27, 2022 in Disney Plusthe platform on which the entire saga of starwars.