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‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Actor Says She Faced Racist Backlash, Cites George R. R. Martin’s Support

Her comments arrive as the HBO prequel posts strong viewership, with season two based on a novella that omits Tanselle.

Overview

  • Crawford told Wonderland magazine she received race-based negativity after being cast as Tanselle, following social-media claims the series succeeded by being “non-woke.”
  • She said George R. R. Martin personally told her she was “exactly what I pictured” for the role, which bolstered her confidence.
  • HBO reported the U.S. finale drew 9.5 million viewers in its first three days, with the series averaging about 26 million viewers worldwide since its January premiere.
  • Season two draws from The Sworn Sword, where Tanselle does not appear, leaving her involvement in the next installment unconfirmed.
  • Crawford has booked her next franchise role with a part in Netflix’s live-action Assassin’s Creed adaptation.