Things We Saw Today: Ben Stiller and Franklin Leonard Debate Hollywood Nepotism - The Mary Sue
But these same people would rather believe that Hollywood is a meritocracy, and in doing so they contribute to the lack of diversity and inclusivity within the industry.And that dichotomy led to a spirited debate between actor Ben Stiller and The Black List founder Franklin Leonard.
— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) July 28, 2021.— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) July 28, 2021.I simply reject the claim that the industry is – in the short term or long term – a meritocracy.
If it were, how do you explain the utter lack of diversity behind the camera.
Lack of merit?”.
I simply reject the claim that the industry is – in the short term or long term – a meritocracy.
If it were, how do you explain the utter lack of diversity behind the camera.Lack of merit.
— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) July 28, 2021.— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) July 28, 2021.— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) July 28, 2021— The Crown (@TheCrownNetflix) July 30, 2021