Remember the saying about a fly in the ointment in the ointment? So, an interview with John Boyeaga edition GQ is just such a spoonful of tar for all fans of the cult series "The Game of Thrones." Fans of history in the style of fantasy finally waited for the premiere of Season 7, and a black actor at the same time spoke out negatively about the casting of this TV epopee.
In a conversation with journalists Star of the film "Star Wars: Awakening the Force" decided to go through the most beloved stories about life in the fictional worlds - in Västerås and Middle-earth. Yes, do not be surprised, and the Lord of the Rings also got it. Rather, Boyer criticized the casting of both projects.
What unites the films, except for non-existent countries, continents, races? The correct answer: in the movies there are no black actors.
Race inequality on the screen
Mr. Boyer formulated his dissatisfaction as follows: "Neither in the" Game of Thrones "nor in" The Lord of the Rings "will we see black people. They are simply not there. I do not want to pay money to watch the same characters! ".
It is necessary to clarify. Both large-scale fantasy series (the "Lord of the Rings" had so many parts that it can be accurately called a mini-series) are taken from books. And before criticizing directors and producers, it would be worth turning to the original source. If it does not have "blacks", then where do they get in the film adaptation, or the film, based on the novels?
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Another important point: in the books of George Martin there are several nationalities with different skin color. This is reflected in the series. Natalia Emmanuel from the Dominican Republic plays the interpreter Misandey, and the role of Areo Hotah, captain of Prince Dorn's guard, is played by DeObia Oparei, with Nigerian roots.