While I love Charles as much as the next gal, his casting as Joe Yoo (the character inspired by Vili) is indicative of a larger issue in Hollywood: the erasure of Pacific Islanders. Yes, the film was only partially influenced by the true story, but the real-life victim, Vili, is Samoan.
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Charles Melton’s Role In “May December” Is Pacific Islander Erasure,
March 11, 2024