Article by: Rumer Certeza 

It surely isn't Jake Gyllenhaal's chiselled physique in the big budget film adaptation of a popular video game that's garnered disapproval.

You betcha! One of the season's most expensive film, 'Prince of Persia,' has sparked quite an outrage in its offensive choice of casting.

The popular video game franchise based in ethnic parts, ,ost specifically ancient Iran, comprises characters with Middle Eastern features and darker skin. The film version meanwhile, chooses to cast White actors with stereotypical depictions from the region as being terrorists or religous zealots.

One who's evidently insulted with the increasing misconceptions of Hollywood, is Independent filmmaker and blogger Jehanzeb Dar, 26, who's a player and loyal follower of the video game.

When Disney studios made an announcement regarding plans to create a live-action adaptation of 'Prince of Persia,' Dar was quite hoping it would be a 'serious story' that would thwart stereotypes and false ideologies. But what came was a slap-in-the-face for the filmmaker, when none of the film's principal cast were of Iranian, Middle Eastern or Muslim descent. Especially the one tasked with filling in the shoes of hero Dastan, none other than 'Brokeback Mountain's' Jake Gyllenhaal.

"It's insulting that people of color-especially Middle Easteners or South Asians are not allowed to portray ourselves in these roles. That's a big problem a lot of people in the community are having with this film," remarks Dar.

It's not the first time Hollywood has sort of gotten away with it. There was John Wayne who portrayed legend Genghis Khan in 'The Conqueror,' comedian Peter Sellers as the bumbling Indian in 'The Party,' and not to forget Mickey Rooney's Mr. Yunioshi character from 'Breakfast at Tiffany's.'

But this legacy has never died and still lives on, even after decades.

Besides Gyllenhaal and British actress Gemma Aterton's portrayal of Iranian characters in the dagger-wielding action 'Prince of Persia,' we have another big budget flick, 'The Last Airbender.'

Producers of the film are on the brink of being boycotted by fans after learning that white actors are casted in three primary roles, which loyal followers of the Nickelodeon animated version insist are Asian and Native American.

Racial discrimination needs to be eliminated in all areas of our daily living. So wake up and get real, Hollywood!