Jon M. Chu reveals he regrets casting South Asian actors in stereotypical roles - Daily Mail

While the movie fared well at the box office and was critically acclaimed, it did face criticism for casting South Asian actors in more stereotypical roles.

Stereotypical: While the movie fared well at the box office and was critically acclaimed, it did face criticism for casting South Asian actors in more stereotypical roles.

While the movie featured a predominantly Asian cast, he revealed that he regretted casting South Asians as security guards and other menial roles, adding he 'totally gets' the criticism.

Most of the South Asians cast in the film were seen as security guards at Nick's (Henry Golding) massive mansion nestled in the woods.

Guards: Most of the South Asians cast in the film were seen as security guards at Nick's (Henry Golding) massive mansion nestled in the woods.

Chu added there were South Asian actors present at the luxurious party at Nick's home, but he didn't, 'accent it in any way' to highlight them.  

Accent: Chu added there were South Asian actors present at the luxurious party at Nick's home, but he didn't, 'accent it in any way' to highlight them