Sexism and discrimination can manifest in various forms, where the issue lies not in recognizing current talent but in envisioning future success. The entertainment industry's tendency to rely on past successes hinders the acceptance of diverse voices and narratives. By continuing to base future prospects on historical achievements, the industry limits innovation and restricts the potential of new and unique storytelling, perpetuating a cycle of narrow perspectives and stifled creativity.
Between her big hits, “Monster” and “Wonder Woman”, Patty Jenkins wrote an R-rated fairy tale, starring a dog. She hoped that the dog would deliver such a great performance that the Academy would — for the first time — give the Best Actor award to an animal. The story was about a dog program in a prison, a perfect set-up for a story of both canine and human redemption, right? Wrong. That’s the kind of story Hollywood loves, but not the kind of story Jenkins wanted to tell. Enter development hell.
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