It does strike me as lazy/cowardly in that studio executive sense where they don't believe minorities can lead big budget original movies on their own, so instead of making an good original spy movie with a black woman leading it, they just make 007 a black woman - there's actually a sorta racism to this thought process IMO ... anyway representation means zero to me and I never looked up to people as a kid (especially not actors) but I understand that it does to some people and I'm not here to shit on their parade so whatevs, have your black lady 007

If it's a good faith hire and those characteristics of the person are not dictated by a pre-written screenplay or book then i don't see why not. White people don't have to justify their existence in media so i don't understand why people of color have to

The only thing I can tell you as that a child I was always looking for people who looked or had similar backgrounds as me. I rarely ever found them in entertainment back in the day.

I agree with it. The only reason people develop preconceived notions about other races is because those stereotypes are often perpetuated in the media. Putting non-whites in lead roles changes this perception.

I would have liked James Bond being played by a black actor and be it just for the opportunities that might offer.

It's nice