Fans slam Forest Whitaker's accent in new Desmond Tutu film
Following the recent growth of the South African TV and film industry, we pat our backs proudly to have showcased our country to the world, but with this kind of growth, should acting roles not follow suit?
After a number of years in production, a trailer for the film based on a chapter of Desmond Tutu's life has finally been released.
Read: South African actors shine at 'Black Panther' premiere
The movie, titled 'The Forgiven', is about Tutu's work with a prisoner to help him find redemption following a murder he committed.
Check out the trailer below:
American actor Forest Whitaker stars as Desmond Tutu in the movie, but that casting has not gone down well with the masses.
Many fans took to Twitter to slam the actor for his bad accent.
Yoh look at the " the forgiven" trailer. This is forest whitaker second time playing a South African. He has played another African in the Last King of Scotland. His accent is terrible, and now he is playing Desmond Tutu.
— Dee_UK (@DeeUK3) February 23, 2018
Forest Whitaker acting as Desmond Tutu in his next film sound more like comedy after his accent in black panther
— Dir.🇷🇼🎥 (@el1dadi) March 4, 2018
Now I'm even angrier at the thought of Forest Whitaker playing Desmond Tutu! That accent Bawo wam was unbearable.
— Sarkastik Observer (@Sindelo_) March 2, 2018
Forest Whitaker watching us roast his Black Panther accent as he prepares to promote his Desmond Tutu movie pic.twitter.com/G9GPfWMT9P
— Saki (@MrBenibo) February 26, 2018
Apart from slamming the accent, social media has been rife with users asking why a South African actor was not cast in the role?
Should a South African actor have played a part as the lead and if so, who do you think it should have been? Share your comments with us below: