[Trivial Psychic]

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Originally Posted by Jmacq1

In a movie that's no doubt been closely watched and considered by the studio, after they've marketed Finn as one of the major heroes of the new trilogy, I really, really, REALLY doubt they're going to kill him in the first film of the trilogy.

The internet-outrage would be monumental, for enforcing the "Black Guy Dies First" trope in a franchise that's already pretty lacking in minority presence in major roles.

Qui Gon, Darth Maul, and Jango Fett were marketed HEAVILY for their respective films, and none of those characters survived past the end credits...so suffice to say, Finn is not safe.

I respectfully disagree with that sentiment in bold, and I'd be careful about that statement...you're likely to stir internet rage right there from Star Wars loyalists if you're not careful. We can argue about screen time or supporting roles, but it still doesn't change the fact that there are a lot of characters who were major players in the Star Wars films and cartoon series, portrayed by races both alien and of earthly origin, who happened NOT to be Caucasian.

That's not to say that the Star Wars franchise hasn't had controversial moments where stereotypes of races could be pointed out (such as many racial controversies of profiling that followed on the heels of Episode 1) but still...to say there is little to no minority presence isn't entirely correct either.