Diversity is the responsibility of directors: Scott Derrickson

Hong Kong, Nov 3 (IANS) Scott Derrickson, whose latest directorial "Doctor Strange" was surrounded by the whitewashing controversy, says diversity is the responsibility of studios, producers and directors, and he takes that responsibility very seriously. British actress Tilda Swinton's casting as The Ancient One in the Marvel Studios' film, led by British actor Benedict Cumberbatch, had caused critics to speak of whitewashing as the original character in the comic book is a male Tibetan. During a round-table interview with a select group of media, including IANS, here, Derrickson said: "The first decision I made was really to tackle the stereotype of that character and make The Ancient One a woman.

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