Scarlett Johansson realizes playing a trans man might not be such a great idea after all

Scarlett Johansson is rethinking some things.

The actress has dropped out of the upcoming project Rub & Tug, following heavy criticism for her casting as a trans man.

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"Our cultural understanding of transgender people continues to advance, and I've learned a lot from the community since making my first statement about my casting and realize it was insensitive," she wrote to Out.

"While I would have loved the opportunity to bring Dante’s story and transition to life, I understand why many feel he should be portrayed by a transgender person, and I am thankful that this casting debate, albeit controversial, has sparked a larger conversation about diversity and representation in film." Read more...

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