LOTR: Rings Of Power’s Racist Backlash Led To Hiring An On-Set Therapist For Cast

Severe racist backlash against The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power prompted Amazon to hire an on-set therapist for the cast. Debuting on Prime Video in September 2022, The Rings of Power features a diverse cast, a decision that almost immediately garnered racist backlash against several actors of color. Some took issue with the notion of people of color existing within Middle-earth. Shortly following the premiere, Prime Video posted a tweet condemning the threats, harassment, and abuse directed at the Rings of Power cast, saying that they “refuse to ignore it or tolerate it.”