“Rings of Power” isn’t the only show to receive racist backlash over cast diversity. “From Middle-earth to a galaxy far, far away… #YouAreAllWelcomeHere,” the official “Star Wars” account responded on Twitter. Elijah Wood (center), Billy Boyd (right) and Dominic Monaghan shared a photo of themselves wearing a shirt saying “You are welcome here” in Elvish. Tolkien created a world where people from different races and cultures existed, along with the hashtag #youarewelcomehere. The statement goes on to say that “Rings” author J.R.R. “We, the cast of Rings of Power, stand together in absolute solidarity and against the relentless racism, threats, harassment and abuse some of our cast mates of color are being subjected to on a daily basis,” the statement reads. You Are All Welcome Here #RingsOfPower /nWytILT0zG- Elijah Wood SeptemThe “Rings of Power” series has issued a statement denouncing the racist attacks on its cast members. The “Lord of the Rings” show also released a statement regarding the racist attacks.
“You Are All Welcome Here,” Wood, 41, captioned his photo. The Shire’s elite four - Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan - have taken to social media to express their support for the cast of the Amazon Prime Video spinoff.Ĭoming together for the first time since traveling to Mordor, Wood, Boyd and Monaghan posted a photo of themselves wearing a fan-made shirt with human, hobbit and elf ears with different skin tones.Īlso included on the shirt is the mantra “You are all welcome here,” written in Elvish.Īstin, who was not in the photo, shared a Twitter pic of himself wearing a hat with the same legend. Original cast members of the “Lord of the Rings” film trilogy came to the aid of several “Rings of Power” actors Wednesday after they were targets of racist attacks.
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