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I've never really understood the common concern that arises when some established character's race/gender/other-intrinsic-trait is changed (even if it's a diffe

I've never really understood the common concern that arises when some established character's race/gender/other-intrinsic-trait is changed (even if it's a different person in canon), where the proposal is "now it's not the same, just make it something new and leave the existing brand name unchanged." I totally understand not wanting a beloved character to change that dramatically, but after enough decades it just seems like a rational thing to try as a story writer. Why start a new universe when we have an existing one that, while quite worn, still has loads of great pre-existing characterisation, lore, and recognition?

Damogran6 7y ago
It's not an issue...so long as the replacement is worthy. But many times it's used as a marketing gimmick to prop up a bad story.
amoitnga 7y ago
> I've never really understood the common concern that arises when some established character's race/gender/other-intrinsic-trait is changed for me it's just about the fact that.... well, I want to be like him :). I want to identify with Bond a little, or Bourne, or Ethan Hunt. I want to see him coming up with cool, smart, unexpected solutions to difficult situations, kicking ass, overcoming physical challenges, while being absolutely cool/awesome/good looking. No problem with him being black, or Asian... It's just if he is a woman he is no longer ... > Bond, James Bond (cue the music) powerful weapon on her majesty's secret service