The Rings of Power is suffering a racist backlash for casting actors of colour – but Tolkien's work has always attracted white supremacists
- Written by: Helen Young, Lecturer, Deakin University
Ben Rothstein/ Prime VideoSince Amazon announced actors of colour among the cast of its new series The Rings of Power in February this year, criticisms of their inclusion have gained media attention.
The coverage typically positions criticisms of The Rings of Power as “backlash” from true, “diehard” fans resisting so-called...