John Boyega has become the latest actor to criticise 。 Game of Thrones。for its lack of diversity. 。
The 。 Star Wars 。star made the comments in a recent interview with 。 GQ 。, in which he spoke about the wider issues of race representation in the film and TV industries. 。
"There are no black people on 。 Game of Thrones 。," Boyega said. "You don't see one black person in 。 Lord of the Rings 。." 。
SEE ALSO:What film stars really think about Hollywood's diversity issue。Although there are 。 some。black actors in 。 Game of Thrones 。, the issue of diversity in the show is one that's been raised before. 。
Last year 。 Selma 。actor David Oyelowo criticised the show's treatment of actors of colour, and the diversity issue has previously been addressed by George R.R. Martin himself on his LiveJournal. 。
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"Westeros around 300 AC is nowehere near as diverse as 21st century America, of course," wrote Martin in a comment, responding to criticism from a fan. "But with that being said, I do have some 'characters of color' who will have somewhat larger roles in WINDS OF WINTER. Admittedly, these are secondary and tertiary characters, though not without importance. 。
"Of course, I am talking about the books here, and you are talking about the show, which is a thing apart. I do think HBO and David and Dan are doing what they can to promote diversity as well, as witness the casting of Areo Hotah, which you mention. Of course, Hotah, IS a guard... but he is also a viewpoint character in the novels, a brave and loyal warrior." 。 Although Boyega specifically mentioned。Although Boyega specifically mentioned 。 Game of Thrones。and。
Lord of the Rings。
, he clearly thinks diversity is a much more far-reaching problem. 。
"Even if you're a racist, you have to live with that. We can ruffle up some feathers."。
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