In 2019, 68% of all female characters were white, an increase of three percentage points from the previous year. By contrast, 20% of female characters were black, a decline of one percentage point from 2018. Additionally, actors often work in film and television, performing in studios, soundstages, and on location for various productions. In these settings, actors collaborate closely with directors, producers, and fellow cast members to bring scripts to life on screen, filming scenes multiple times from different angles to capture the desired performances.
