Jordian Castle
Vince Vaughn’s latest comedy, Couples Retreat, stars four couples in a tropical paradise facing marital issues. Although the U.S. promotional poster used all four couples, marketers removed Faizon Love and Kali Hawk – the only black actors – from the poster used in the United Kingdom. Naturally, the move sparked major controversy and aroused suspicion.
A Universal spokesperson said that the new poster was intended “to simplify the poster to actors who are most [recognizable] in international markets.” Though Love and Hawk may not be as well known as the other six stars, their motive is more…
