“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/entertainment" target="_blank" rel="noopener">drama</a> drags on as its official Twitter account just posted a statement of unity with its <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/television" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cast</a>, denouncing any fans who are allegedly harassing them.
“We, the cast of ‘<a href="https://www.dailywire.com/topic/amazon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rings of Power</a>,’ stand together in absolute solidarity and against the relentless racism, threats, harassment, and abuse some of our castmates of color are being subjected to on a daily basis,” the Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/LOTRonPrime/status/1567640086954790912/photo/1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">post</a> begins. 
“We refuse to ignore it or tolerate it. JRR Tolkien created a world which, by definition, is multi-cultural. A world in which free peoples from different races and cultures join together, in fellowship, to defeat the forces of evil. ‘Rings of Power’ reflects that.”
The statement assures, “Our world has never been all white, fantasy has never been all white, Middle-earth is not all white. BIPOC belong in Middle-earth and they are here to stay.”
The statement concludes by thanking “fans supporting us,” especially the “fans of colour who are themselves being attacked simply for existing in this fandom.”
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">
We stand in solidarity with our cast. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YouAreAllWelcomeHere?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YouAreAllWelcomeHere</a> <a href="https://t.co/HLIQdyqLmr">pic.twitter.com/HLIQdyqLmr</a>
&mdash; The Lord of the Rings on Prime (@TheRingsofPower) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRingsofPower/status/1567640086954790912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
This official statement echoes what so many other critics&#8217; reviews have been saying about the Amazon series. They <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/painful-to-watch-viewers-hate-lord-of-the-rings-rings-of-power-which-critics-insist-is-another-example-of-racism" target="_blank" rel="noopener">insist</a> that negative reviews reflect a deeply racist worldview from fans criticizing the series simply for having black actors in lead roles. 
However, the less-than-favorable reviews are more likely to mention weak character development, bad writing, and an overall failure to adhere to Tolkien’s original work. Most of the <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_lord_of_the_rings_the_rings_of_power/s01/reviews?type=user" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reviews</a> on Rotten Tomatoes don’t mention the race of the actors at all.
That hasn’t been enough to stop mainstream media from insisting that the main reason viewers don’t like “Rings of Power” is because of the diverse cast. Even the actors from the Peter Jackson “Lord of the Rings” adaptation have been speaking out on what they perceive to be racist criticism.
Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, and others posted to social media wearing hats and clothing that says in Elvish, “You all are welcome here,” with several ears of different characters in various color skin tones.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
You Are All Welcome Here <a href="https://twitter.com/LOTRonPrime?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LOTRonPrime</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DonMarshall72?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DonMarshall72</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RingsOfPower?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RingsOfPower</a> <a href="https://t.co/8txOhlHa2f">https://t.co/8txOhlHa2f</a> <a href="https://t.co/nWytILT0zG">pic.twitter.com/nWytILT0zG</a>
— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) <a href="https://twitter.com/elijahwood/status/1567538865203970048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2022</a></blockquote>
&nbsp;

<script async src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div data-widget-host="revcontent" data-pub-id="165152" data-widget-id="290588"></div><script src="https://delivery.revcontent.com/165152/290588/widget.js"></script>

‘Lord Of The Rings: Rings Of Power’ Releases Official Statement Denouncing ‘Racism, Threats, Harassment’

CONTINUE READING

AI Company Will Clean Your Home For Free, But There’s A Catch

Spencer Pratt Gives Blunt Take On Celebrity Endorsements

The Tiny Theme Park That Just Beat Disney At Its Own Game

Oscar-Winning Actress Branded ‘Evil Zionist B*tch’ By Raving Man On The Street

Stan Lee’s AI Clone Is Now Available For Hire

Jimmy Kimmel Chokes Up During Adam Carolla’s Big Hollywood Moment

Entertainment

Amazon

Racism

Television

Twitter

A video goes viral showing a baby being refused his mother by two gay "dads". This is just the tip of the iceberg, which is why we will have an important discussion today about surrogacy. 

Hour 1

The Matt Walsh Show

Ep. 1765 - This Video Is One Of The Worst Things I've Seen In A Long Time 

The Strait of Hormuz officially opens for business (kind of), the Pope makes “shocking” comments on immigration, and President Trump promises UFO disclosure at TPUSA. 


The Michael Knowles Show

Ep. 1956 -  Pope Leo's "SHOCKING" Immigration Comments EXPLAINED

A false miscreed has corrupted our leadership class.


The Andrew Klavan Show

Ep. 1275 - Dumb, Dumber and Progressive

President Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, a murder-suicide involving former Democratic Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shakes Virginia, and France and Britain hold a conference to secure the Strait of Hormuz – after the Iranian conflict ends. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

- - -

Ep. 2738

- - -

Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3

- - -

Today's Sponsors:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text 'WIRE' to 83848 to learn more.

Pocket Hose - Text MORNING to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply.

Morning Wire

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26 [Member Exclusive]

A ceasefire goes into effect between Israel and Lebanon, a tragic murder-suicide rocks Virginia, and Dairy Queen deploys AI in the drive-thru. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
- - -
Ep. 2737
- - -
Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 
- - -
Today’s Sponsor:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text “WIRE” to 83848 to learn more.


Evening Wire: Lebanon Ceasefire Begins & Murder-Suicide Rocks VA | 4.16.26

The Pendragon Cycle

Menu

— Entertainment —

‘Lord Of The Rings: Rings Of Power’ Releases Official Statement Denouncing ‘Racism, Threats, Harassment’