Scarlett Johansson in Ghost in the Shell

In Ghost in the Shell, which was based on a Japanese manga, Scarlett Johansson starred as Major Mira Killian, who was based on the manga's character, Motoko Kusanagi. This casting choice brought accusations of “whitewashing” and “cultural appropriation.” However, Japanese fans were surprised at the controversy, as they’d assumed a Hollywood production would choose a white actress, according to a 2016 article in The Hollywood Reporter.