"This conceptual idea of diversity still has a long way to go," said the "Amistad" and "Shazam" star, who claims he's "underpaid."

Hounsou’s most famous movies include “Amistad,” “Gladiator,” “In America,” “Blood Diamond,” “How to Train Your Dragon 2,” “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Captain Marvel,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Shazam!” ‘”A Quiet Place Part II,” “A Quiet Place: Day One,” and both “Rebel Moon” films.

The two-time Oscar nominee, who has worked in the industry for decades, cited "systematic racism" for his financial instability.