Molly Parker. Pic/YouTube

Women empowerment and portrayal of female characters in films and TV shows was the talking point at the ongoing Middle East Film & Comic Con 2018 here on Friday, with actors like Molly Parker and Mina Sundwall saying a role is a role irrespective of gender. Parker, known for picking strong female characters in House of Cards, Deadwood and the latest Netflix series Lost in Space, hopes that in next 30 years there is no discussion around how rare it is to find a strong woman in a film or a TV show.