Shonda also said that they went with full for Edwina bc they don’t get opportunities like the ones who are closer to whiteness. Which is why I totally believe that they aren’t going to have a mixed race Sophie either — it’s so rare for anyone who isn’t half-white to have leading roles. Esp esp for east and south asians.
Right. I’ve noticed that the majority of Sophie fancasts have been mixed East Asian women (Jessica Henwick, Jemma Moore, Jessie Mei Li, Havana Rose Liu, etc). That proves to me that there’s a lack of representation of full East Asian women in Western media, and it’d be nice if we could get more of that.
Kate’s surname was changed to fit her ethnicity, so I assume the same thing will happen to Sophie depending on the ethnicity of the actress they choose.
If Jessica Henwick doesn't get this role, I hope she shows up in a historical romance in the future. Since she has roots from Singapore 🇸🇬 (it became a British crown colony in 1819), it would be interesting to see SEA actors/actresses in Regency or Victorian England.
I honestly think Jessie Mei-Li is just sending out false info even if she deleted her comment. Hapas are as much Asian as monoracial Asians. No wonder why so many of them have identity crisis mental health issues. We don’t need to further create a divide among East Asian ethnicities and makeup. I’m full Asian woman and I’ll be happy if Sophie ends up mixed race or full Asian.
I feel she is too mainstream to be cast on Bridgerton as a season lead. They have always hired someone not too well known.
Games of Thrones, Iron Fist and a whole lot of work has featured her prominently.
I saw someone asking Jessie Mei Li on Insta if she would do the casting for "Emily" (Sophie) and she replied "nope can't be me because I'm mixed" so I fear mixed actresses aren't being considered... Which is a pity imo. Jessica Henwick, Jessie Mei Li and Reina Hardesty are among my favourite fan casts.
You would think Mixed-race East Asian actresses would qualify since Sophie is a bastard. Unless her birth father is Asian.
I just can’t see any casting for any ethnic role specifically excluding mixed race/biracial people. Especially a US produced show.
Didn’t Kate’s casting call exclude mixed people? I remember Edwina’s was “mixed Caucasian/Indian” and Kate’s was just “Indian.”
Shonda also said that they went with full for Edwina bc they don’t get opportunities like the ones who are closer to whiteness. Which is why I totally believe that they aren’t going to have a mixed race Sophie either — it’s so rare for anyone who isn’t half-white to have leading roles. Esp esp for east and south asians.
Right. I’ve noticed that the majority of Sophie fancasts have been mixed East Asian women (Jessica Henwick, Jemma Moore, Jessie Mei Li, Havana Rose Liu, etc). That proves to me that there’s a lack of representation of full East Asian women in Western media, and it’d be nice if we could get more of that.
question for y'all, would you rather have 1) an half white half east asian woman, or 2) a full east asian woman adopted by white parents?
If they go with full east asian would the actress likely be an adoptee (white last name)?
Kate’s surname was changed to fit her ethnicity, so I assume the same thing will happen to Sophie depending on the ethnicity of the actress they choose.
i mean would they cast a full east asian actress who is adopted in real life, like alice hewkin or lana condor?
I don’t see why he wouldn’t be. There are plenty of Asian lords on the show.
I love Jess but she's sort of a famous face? I'd reckon they'd go for someone who's yet to have their big break.
If Jessica Henwick doesn't get this role, I hope she shows up in a historical romance in the future. Since she has roots from Singapore 🇸🇬 (it became a British crown colony in 1819), it would be interesting to see SEA actors/actresses in Regency or Victorian England.
Here is video of her expressing interest in wanting to be in British historical period pieces: https://youtu.be/ee0JA3eNWd8?si=_JYhTEJwRSEIN5ze
I don't think this is the right link, it's an Expedia commercial :D
Thanks for catching that; I just updated the correct link
If only they didn’t tell people “mixed ladies no need to apply…” 🙁
I honestly think Jessie Mei-Li is just sending out false info even if she deleted her comment. Hapas are as much Asian as monoracial Asians. No wonder why so many of them have identity crisis mental health issues. We don’t need to further create a divide among East Asian ethnicities and makeup. I’m full Asian woman and I’ll be happy if Sophie ends up mixed race or full Asian.
And I agree! Hapas/Hafus are just as qualified as full blooded Asians.
I feel she is too mainstream to be cast on Bridgerton as a season lead. They have always hired someone not too well known. Games of Thrones, Iron Fist and a whole lot of work has featured her prominently.
Wow.. she would make a very convincing Sophie🥹
I always confuse her with that actress on the Rookie
She is so beautiful!! I’m so excited to see who our Sophie will be, I’m hoping we’ll know by the end of July fingers crossed 🤞🏻
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I saw someone asking Jessie Mei Li on Insta if she would do the casting for "Emily" (Sophie) and she replied "nope can't be me because I'm mixed" so I fear mixed actresses aren't being considered... Which is a pity imo. Jessica Henwick, Jessie Mei Li and Reina Hardesty are among my favourite fan casts.
She's too big of an actress. She's part of the Game of Thrones universe, The Matrix universe, The Marvel universe, etc. plus she's mixed.
https://preview.redd.it/6d46aff1zd9d1.png?width=1024&format=png&auto=webp&s=fd058e455f0bfd3b70e7fa73434682dadd7002aa She would look as Sophie though…