![]() ![]() ![]() The results of that research showed why the host made the statement he did. I came across a story by Jason Low, of Lee & Low Publishers, where in 2014 he researched diversity in the 100 top grossing science fiction and fantasy films. It was only afterward that the weight of that statement hit me, so I went on to do some research on the subject. When the radio host said, “so, you’re ahead of your time,” I responded that I didn’t think so, and went on to finish the interview. When I conceived her as my lead, I did so not to buck any trend or make a social statement, but rather because she represented the most interesting character I could design. The primary protagonist in my debut series is a woman of color. If true, this revelation would be the first of its kind for a major science fiction series or film.Īs a science fiction author, I’d always known that the genre has been traditionally a white male dominated one, but it took an interviewer on a radio show to press home just how dominated it was. Recently Bryan Fuller, co-creator and executive producer of the new series, announced that the lead character will be played by a woman, and many news outlets are indicating the actress will likely be a person of color. As with any highly anticipated science fiction show or film, fans pounce on any tidbit of information that gets leaked to the public. Star Trek fans have been eagerly awaiting the new Star Trek: Discovery series due out next year. ![]()
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