Whitewashing in Hollywood has become a fiercely talked-about topic in recent years, and one of the most prominent examples is Ghost in the Shell.
The original anime had an Asian protagonist, but in the live-action version it's A-lister Scarlett Johansson playing the Major.
Backlash came in droves, but what does the star make of it all?
"I certainly would never presume to play another race of a person," Scarlett told Marie Claire. "Diversity is important in Hollywood, and I would never want to feel like I was playing a character that was offensive."
She also pointed out that movies with a great leading female character don't come around often in such a male-dominated industry.
"Having a franchise with a female protagonist driving it is such a rare opportunity," she explained. "Certainly, I feel the enormous pressure of that – the weight of such a big property on my shoulders."
Director Rupert Sanders also had his say, offering his view that she was the best choice for the role.
"I'm not going to go into the millions of reasons why A or B works or doesn't work or the whole concept of 'what is the cyborg shell?' or 'who is Motoko?' and all those kind of things," he said.
"To me, Scarlett is the best actress of her generation for this kind of role. She embodies the Major."
It's all well and good, but does that make it all okay? Especially when considering that Asian representation in Hollywood is already overwhelmingly lacking.
Plenty of other movies, including Doctor Strange, The Martian, and Aloha, have also been guilty of whitewashing Asian roles, while Matt Damon's The Great Wall, set in China, has been criticised for its 'white saviour' narrative.
Ghost in the Shell is released in UK cinemas on 31 March.
