When ‘wokeness’ comes to Middle-earth: Why some say diverse casting will ruin the new ‘Lord of the Rings’ series
Some of the biggest battles in “The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power” TV series have erupted offscreen. Some fans say Amazon Studios have tried to “woke-ify” the series by casting nonwhite actors in major roles. Others say the changes were long overdue, and even questioned author J.R. R. Tolkien’s racial views.Continue Reading