Scott, Bale defend ‘Exodus’ casting

New Pittsburgh Courier: The biblical film “Exodus: Gods and Kings” has come under fire for White actors being cast in the main roles as Egyptians.

But director Ridley Scott has a message for those trying to boycott the movie: “I say, ‘Get a life.'”

Scott said he had to assemble the “best possible cast … on a budget of this scale.” The film cost an estimated $140 million.

Actor Christian Bale supported his director, saying working with him was “a true partnership.”

Bale said he was surprised when Scott wanted to cast him as Moses.