Enter Shondalands recent Netflix releaseThe Residence.
Roles like Cordelia Cupp are long overdue, but that doesnt mean we love them any less.
We can do, in essence, anything we want with his source material.

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Which gives usThe Residences Uzo Aduba as world renowned detective, Cordelia Cupp.
She embodies his unparalleled intellect and complete sense of control when it comes to dissecting a case.
This is what representation looks like.

The Residence
Because women want to see themselves as they are.
As the body types and skin colors they see reflected in the mirror, not just in magazines.
As individuals who are more than sidekicks, mothers, maids, or mistresses.

Snow White (2025)
TheSnow Whitelive action remake is a PR nightmare.
Archetypes are easy enough to diversify, but stereotypes are where studios need to tread cautiously.
If you cant avoid offending this community, youcanavoid making the movie altogether.

Lilo & Stitch (2025)
TheSnow Whiteof 1937 exists within the context in which it was made.
Anyone whos watched TLC and has half a brain could tell you that.
TheLilo & Stitchremake has casting problems of its own.

Harry Potter / The Lazarus Project
The best way to understand anyones background or identity is to ask them directly.
HBOsHarry Pottercasting could reinforce negative stereotypes.
Much of that abuse is directed at Snapes appearance.