Lilly Wachowski, co-director of “The Matrix”, previously known as Andy Wachowski, says that no one in Hollywood wants to put up money for “The Hunted”, her $10 million thriller. The reason, according to her: the cast is entirely trans.
For some, it is proof that the industry continues to discriminate against minorities behind the scenes. For others, it is simply a business decision: if the market does not respond, no studio risks its capital regardless of the subject.
Is this discrimination disguised as financial caution or simply the logic of the entertainment industry? 🎬🤔