JAKARTA - Sexy golfer Paige Spiranac admitted that he was offended by Lola Bunny's physical changes in Space Jam 2.
Space Jam: A New Legacy, as it's original title, is the sequel to the 1996 film starring Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan.
Her second film featured LA Lakers superstar LeBron James in the lead. Some of Looney Tunes' fan-favorite characters such as Bugs Bunny and Lola are returning.
However, ahead of its release next July, Warner Bros. has come under sharp criticism for claims that Lola has been 'desexualized'.
Director Malcolm Lee retaliated and said the design change was "important to reflect the authenticity of a strong and capable female character."
But Spiranac, who retired from professional golf in 2016, accused Lee of depriving her of Lola's "femininity" in the sequel.
"The director wanted him to be less sexy and look stronger," said Spiranac as reported by the Daily Star. "So what the director decided to do was take away all of her femininity."
Spiranac added that he was offended to see that Lola did not have curves and was wearing compression basketball shorts and a loose t-shirt.
And to look strong, you have to look more masculine. And you can't show off your body or your curves. I hate that."
“I don't like what they're trying to say with Lola Bunny recently. All women can be strong and sexy and empowered in their own way.
“It's a cartoon character, what are we really talking about here?
"By removing the breasts from Lola Bunny, you are saying you will never look strong because women have big breasts, what should we do?"
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