'GoT's Tanzelle actor on racial backlash: I'm employed, following dreams
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Tanzyn Crawford, who plays Tanselle in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, opened up about facing racial backlash after joining the show.
She shared that stepping into such a beloved world was tough when some fans didn't see her vision, but said, "I definitely did get some negativity around race, but at the end of the day, I'm employed—and I'm following my dreams."
George RR Martin told Crawford, "You're exactly what I pictured [for Tanselle]."
Similar debates were sparked by other diverse castings
Crawford isn't alone—Steve Toussaint from House of the Dragon and Bertie Carvel's casting as Baelor Targaryen also sparked similar debates about diversity in fantasy shows.
These reactions highlight ongoing challenges with representation and inclusion in Hollywood.