Summary of vid:
-only those who don't know how Hollywood works are upset about this casting
-there are no "A-list female Asian celebrities"
-they would never even make the movie without Johansson or an A-List white actress like her
-it's not Johannson or the studio's fault, it's THE SYSTEM
(because those things exist in mutually exclusive bubbles, i guess??????)
-don't blame Johansson, you guys :(((
some gems from the source, which is a neckbeard circlejerk applauding both the video and its creator:
"Landis is the prolific writer of “Chronicle, “American Ultra” and “Victor Frankenstein” who just sold two seven-figure specs — “Bright” to Netflix with Will Smith attached to star, and “Deeper” to MGM with Bradley Cooper attached to star. He’s young but he knows what he’s talking about, and judging by his rainbow-striped mohawk, it’s fair to assume he’s a liberal."
don't bother looking, this isn't from the onion. i triple-checked.
"So when racially minded fanboys around the world sounded off on Johansson’s casting as a traditionally Japanese character, Landis had some strong words for those ignorant of Hollywood casting politics. To be clear, he didn’t defend her casting (sorry, EW and IndieWire), he merely explained it as PART OF A BROKEN SYSTEM"
that's all. those are the only people who are angry. 'racially-minded fanboys'. asians don't actually exist nor do we seek representation, we are mythical creatures that only appear in anime and to liven things up during 'sixteen candles'.
"Another report last week took Paramount to task for experimenting with visual effects tests that would’ve made a supporting cast member look more traditionally Asian. Many took exception to the test, but the truth is that Paramount has every right to experiment. The studio ran the test (not on Johansson’s character, according to a statement) and opted not to proceed. Where’s the harm in that? A studio made a smart decision and it still can’t win!"
if you're wondering - why, yes, the author of this article is white
"My guess is, everyone bitching and moaning now will still shell out to see “Shell,” because while casting controversies may drive clicks, they hardly ever keep haters away from theater."
lol because Pan, Aloha, Gods of Egypt, etc, were all such hits? sit down, jeffrey
TLDR: White guy makes video saying people angry about whitewashing are ignorant to how Hollywood works, other white guy writes article praising him for it, water remains wet
more of the laughable commentary at the source: 1 | 2
The source includes a link to a montage of yellowface which it calls "racially misguided" casting, if above's commentary hasn't already keyed you into their view on the subject.
EDIT: Mods, changed the title to include the name of said mouthbreather. Thanks!