This is marketable in certain demographics, but we've already met the diversity quota, so no thanks. Besides, we don't want it to be too "political" and lose our dependable fanbase.

[–] Ultraviolet 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Ah yes, famously apolitical movie The Matrix in the entirely apolitical genre of dystopian sci-fi.

[–] Skullgrid 3 points 8 months ago

Dystopian? Ah yes, no one was turning a profit. Very sad.

Although that Cyrus character was quite the go getter.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I can think of one reasonable reason for it. They'd be harder to identify between the two versions. It makes some sense to not change the look that much (or the actor if that was the plan) to not confuse the audience.

[–] Mirshe 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Also have to pay and credit two actors for one role, which might get sticky, especially with awards.

[–] Wilzax 8 points 8 months ago

I mean you credit them as 2 different roles, Switch (In-Matrix) and Switch (IRL). Happens all the time for different ages of the same characters being portrayed by younger and older actors.