Casting Failures, Mess-ups, and Fumbles – The Many Issues Casting Directors Have

Scarlett Johansson – Major Mira Killian

While Johansson’s acting is quite good, it was a misstep for the casting director to put a white actor in an Asian role. Ghost in the Shell was a piece of anime history, and the starring role should have gone to a smaller name. However, Hollywood demanded someone “famous,” and it ruined the whole thing.

Scarlett Johansson – Major Mira Killian

Mickey Rooney – Mr. Yunioshi

Mickey Rooney was the third-biggest star for Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and he pretends to be Japanese. Overall, he had a terrible accent and a ridiculous tooth prosthetic. It was a slap in the face for other Asian actors who might have had a shot in the film.

Mickey Rooney – Mr. Yunioshi