Things We Saw Today: Ben Stiller and Franklin Leonard Debate Hollywood Nepotism - The Mary Sue

But these same people would rather believe that Hollywood is a meritocracy, and in doing so they contribute to the lack of diversity and inclusivity within the industry.

And that dichotomy led to a spirited debate between actor Ben Stiller and The Black List founder Franklin Leonard.

— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) July 28, 2021.

— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) July 28, 2021.

I simply reject the claim that the industry is – in the short term or long term – a meritocracy.

If it were, how do you explain the utter lack of diversity behind the camera.

Lack of merit?”.

I simply reject the claim that the industry is – in the short term or long term – a meritocracy.

If it were, how do you explain the utter lack of diversity behind the camera.

Lack of merit.

— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) July 28, 2021.

— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) July 28, 2021.

— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) July 28, 2021

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