For
It brings respect and authenticity to the role.
Against
Acting is about imagination, not personal experience.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“context in which a work was created is important to understanding the work itself.”
“I always feel like I'm missing something, especially the cultural and historical weight behind it.”
“quality of a film is not dependant on the diversity of the cast.”
“allowed to have the same creative freedom regarding casting.”