Although Cinna’s race isn’t clearly detailed, he is contrasted from the other ornately attired stylists by simply wearing a black cloak, wearing gold eyeliner, and having green eyes and cropped brown hair.
What’s ironic about the Hunger Games race controversy is that nobody disputed the casting of Jennifer Lawrence, who has earned critical and fan acclaim for her portrayal. At least one blogger did wonder about the filmmakers’ decision to limit the casting call to white actresses. The Kentucky native dyed her hair brown and had her skin darkened to match the character’s “olive” skin.
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