Video: 'Dear White People' Cast Talks Embracing Diversity at L.A. Premiere <br />Don't forget subscribe my channel: <br />» Facebook: https://goo.gl/92520c <br /> <br />"At the end of the day, we can talk about what it says, but it's hugely entertaining," Netflix boss Ted Sarandos told THR. <br />Dear White People star Logan Browning was understandably hesitant when stepping into the shoes of college radio star Samantha White, a role originated by Tessa Thompson in the feature film just a few years before. Recreating a character that someone else has built very memorably is daunting enough — let alone a character from a movie that only came out three years ago.