Comedy has long been a popular genre in the world of film, providing audiences with laughter and entertainment. However, there has been a longstanding dispute regarding the portrayal of men wearing dresses for comedic effect. In a recent sit-down with Shannon Sharpe, comedian and actor Katt Williams expresses his frustrations over being repeatedly being asked to be in such roles.
Katt recounts a conversation with his Martin Lawrence, where he was promised a role in their next movie, playing alongside him in a "buddy cop film." However, to Katt's dismay, the script was "Big Momma's House 2." He expressed his confusion, questioning why it was necessary for the comedy to rely on the tired trope of men in dresses.
Katt argues that there is a need for more diverse and creative narratives in comedy. He suggests that actors are capable of successfully portraying a range of characters, and it is unnecessary to resort to gender-bending comedy as a crutch. He makes a point about the lack of representation for racial minorities in mainstream comedy films. You can hear more above.
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