Ghostbusters star Leslie Jones has responded to the stereotyping race row sparked by the film's recent trailer.
Many people have hit out at the casting of the film, which sees Jones play a black character who relies on "street smarts", while the white characters played by Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Melissa McCarthy are all educated scientists.
Jones addressed the criticism in a long series of Tweets, saying: "Why can't a regular person be a ghostbuster?"
She added: "Im confused. And why can't I be the one who plays them i am a performer. Just go see the movie!"
"Regular People save the world everyday so if I'm the sterotype!! Then so be it!! We walk among Heroes and take them for granted."
She added: "ITS NOT A MAN, WOMAN, RACE, CLASS THANG!! ITS A GHOSTBUSTER THANG!! AND AS FAR AS IM CONCERNED WE ALL GHOSTBUSTERS!! STAND TALL!!"
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The actress went on to relay a supportive message from a fan, which said: "Thanks for being you."
Meanwhile, the trailer for the movie hit 24 million views in the space of just 24 hours earlier this week.
Jones stars in the film alongside McCarthy, Wiig, McKinnon and Chris Hemsworth.
Ghostbusters will hit UK cinemas on July 15.
