00:00Morwitt Clark, who stars as a younger Galadriel in Amazon's The Rings of Power, has opened
00:06up about the unexpected backlash she faced from fans.
00:09In a recent interview, Clark admitted she was totally unprepared for the negative comments,
00:14particularly from fans of J. R. R. Tolkien's original works and Peter Jackson's The Lord
00:20of the Rings films.
00:21Clark's portrayal of Galadriel, a character previously played by Cate Blanchett, has been
00:27met with mixed reactions.
00:29Some fans criticized the performance for deviating from Tolkien's depiction of the character,
00:34while others praised it.
00:36Clark noted that much of the criticism came from men, and the intensity of the responses
00:41surprised her.
00:43Despite the backlash, Clark has received substantial support from other fans.
00:47She emphasized her goal to portray Galadriel as a strong, unapologetic figure.
00:51I didn't want her to act like a human woman who's been taught not to be abrasive," she
00:56explained to LA.
00:59The Rings of Power, which debuted in September 2022, is known for its ambitious scope and
01:04high production costs.
01:06The series has faced a varied reception, but the show's creators J.D. Payne and Patrick
01:11Mackay have defended their choices and aim to explore new facets of Middle-earth while
01:16respecting its essence.
01:19Season 2 of The Rings of Power will be available on Amazon Prime Video this Thursday.
01:24The series is set to continue expanding the Middle-earth universe, hoping to attract and
01:28please both new and existing fans.
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