Why Did State Farm Change Jake

Why did State Farm change their Jake?

State Farm went with a different explanation: “The original Jake did great at delivering his famous line… however, this expanded role is very demanding, and is best filled by a professional actor.” In a nice twist, Jake Stone does have a role in the remake, cast as the new Jake’s cubicle neighbor.

Why did State Farm change Jake to a black man?

The new Jake is black, which is the most obvious indicator for seeing this as a diversity casting. Others speculate that this decision isn’t race motivated, that it’s about sexual orientation.

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