"What if...Hollywood was diverse in the 1940s?": Revisiting David Corenswet reflects on 'Hollywood'

"What if...Hollywood was diverse in the 1940s?" David Corenswet ponders this intriguing question as we retrospectively explore the impact of Netflix's limited series 'Hollywood'. Developed by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, 'Hollywood' revisits the Golden Age, offering an alternate reality where inclusion and representation were taken more seriously.

A Refreshing Approach to Diversity and Inclusion

In 'Hollywood', real-life personas like Rock Hudson, Anna May Wong, and Vivien Leigh share the limelight with fictional characters, all eager to shake up the status quo. According to a 2020 Collider.com interview, Corenswet, alongside fellow cast members Dylan McDermott and Patti LuPone, emphasized the series' commitment to diversity both in front of and behind the camera.

The series is a "What If…?" scenario, akin to a comic book. But instead of caped crusaders and world-saving superheroes, the series showcases aspiring actors and filmmakers of the 1940s in Tinseltown, who sought to establish every person as equal, irrespective of race or sexual orientation. A striking departure from Murphy’s other projects, 'Hollywood' radiates an optimistic tone, fitting for its time period and material.

David Corenswet, A Key Player in the 'Hollywood' Cast

Corenswet, who played the character Jack, took center stage as he discussed how the series evolved during its shooting. This alternate version of Hollywood's Golden Age pushed boundaries and highlighted the industry's persistent systemic bias against race, gender, and sexuality.

Provocative and insightful, 'Hollywood' exposed decades-old power dynamics and imagined a landscape where these walls crumbled. This bold exploration has stayed relevant, reminding us how far we've come and the ground yet to be covered.

On a tantalizing note, Corenswet also hinted at what fans could anticipate in then upcoming 'The Politician' Season 2. Although details remained under wraps, the glimpse Corenswet offered was sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

As we look back, the trailblazing spirit of Netflix's 'Hollywood' and the commitment of talents like David Corenswet to diversity and inclusion, prove that this series left a resounding echo in the halls of entertainment history.

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