However, accusations of whitewashing also can affect a movie's success at the box office. (screenrant.com)
Ever since the trailer for Alex Proyas» sword - and - sandal fantasy epic Gods of Egypt was released, the Internet has been afire with accusations of whitewashing, as Egyptian gods and goddesses were recast as people from such exotic lands as Scotland (Gerard Butler) and Australia (Brenton Thwaites). (consequenceofsound.net)
The movie has also faced accusations of whitewashing due to the fact that the second installment of the trilogy, Authority, reveals that Natalie Portman's and Jennifer Jason Leigh's characters are of Asian and indigenous heritage, respectively. (sacurrent.com)