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I completely agree Jocasta
TBH, I was really worried that the two rivers people were going to get whitewashed. I've always read them as sort of ethnically mixed. I am so pleased, because I think it shows that the showrunners are actually going deep enough into the material to get those kinds of subtle clues. I'm hoping that the borderlanders will be asian actors too!
I am so lucky I haven't run across that, yet. It would ruin the excitement.I am disappointed in the people attacking the choices because "they aren't White" or "they aren't tall enough" or "he's not stout and muscular enough"
Those people can St-right-the-FU as far as I'm concerned. Nothing says Emonds Fielders all have to be white. Yes, I did imagine them white and, embarrassingly, I never thought of them casting actors of color, but when I saw those pictures, I was blown away by just how much *better* they are than the bland fantasy stereotypes I had in my head.I am disappointed in the people attacking the choices because "they aren't White"
I always took the "old blood runs strong" line to be in reference to their tenacity, fighting spirit, and strength of character/in the One Power.
Now, waiting to see who they cast as Lan...
Omg I love the Perrin casting so much in particular, he looks so much like I pictured him. Egwene is my other favorite, although I really like them all! Rand I'm slightly more meh on, but I'm definitely not opposed!