VIDEO : Matt Damon Defends His Role In 'The Great Wall'

Following the OscarsSoWhite controversy, the Academy has taken steps to better diversify upcoming films. However, some recent films like Dr. Strange, Ghost in the Shell and The Great Wall continue the trend of giving leading roles to white actors. Actor Matt Damon has come forward to defend his role in the forthcoming ?The Great Wall.? He says it isn?t whitewashing and that misleading outlets spread the controversy.