Controversy
Following the release of The Phantom Menace, some critics charged that the mannerisms and voices of a few Star Wars characters represented racial stereotypes. While most of the complaints were focused on Jar Jar Binks, complaints were also made concerning Nute Gunray and the Neimoidians negatively portraying Asian culture by associating what is perceived as "Engrish" accents with the Neimoidian race, known for its greed, cowardice, and connection with the evil Trade Federation.
Despite the accusations of Neimodians speaking with "Engrish" accents, it should be noted that actor Silas Carson read all of Nute Gunray's lines based on how they were read by a genuine Thai actor, who pre-recorded Nute Gunray's lines for Carson to mimic.
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