For me, it's a two-part answer.
1. In our world, being black affects one's life ENORMOUSLY, so in pretty much any show about African-Americans, the characters' being black is an important part of the show. In contrast, Pierre's race is not an issue, so any race will do. (I'm hearing Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in my head now.)
2. People of color have way fewer roles to play, so giving one to a white person is just kinda mean.
IMHO |
