Women in the Sequel

 Posted on 4/12/1997 by J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644@compuserve.com> to CIS


Eric Baker <76600.2605@compuserve.com> asks:
> 8) What I'm curious about is if you have given any thought to the
> male/female ratio on the new show? Have you given any thought to
> it?

I never ever give thought to ratios, or making a political
statement, or anything other than the story. If that meant using 100%
female cast in the movie, or 100% male cast, or some variation thereof,
then that's what it'll be. I think the *instant* you start putting
agendas ahead of the creative process, of saying "What is the story
*about*?" then I think you're dead.

jms



Women in the Sequel

 Posted on 4/13/1997 by J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644@compuserve.com> to CIS


Eric Baker <76600.2605@compuserve.com> asks:
> If I recall correctly, didn't you change casting directors
> between the first and second seasons and wasn't one of the
> reasons an effort to get more "cultural diversity" into the
> casting?

Yes, there we noticed a lapse because the show was getting (and
still tends to be) a little too white-bread for my tastes, though we've
gotten a bit better lately.

jms



Women in the Sequel

 Posted on 4/13/1997 by J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644@compuserve.com> to CIS


{original post had no questions}

Okay, kids, stop fighting or I'll turn this car *right* around
and we'll go home.

jms



Women in the Sequel

 Posted on 4/16/1997 by J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644@compuserve.com> to CIS


Eric Baker <76600.2605@compuserve.com> asks:
> Can we stop at McDonalds now?

Ask your mother.

jms