Here's How Morfydd Clark Handles Criticism For Her Role In The Rings Of Power | Find Out
Morfydd Clark reveals her shock at the backlash over her role as Galadriel in 'The Rings of Power'. With mixed reviews and unexpected criticism, find out how Clark is handling it and what’s coming in Season 2 by watching the full story in our video.
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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.