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Andy Serkis Defends Mostly White Hunt for Gollum Cast as Production Begins in New Zealand

Serkis says casting will follow Tolkien’s Norse‑influenced vision and that diversity will be considered only “where relevant.”

Nolan’s Odyssey Casting Draws Fresh Online Claims About Oscars Diversity Rules

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

Netflix Documentary ‘Sunday Best’ Chronicles Ed Sullivan as TV Civil Rights Pioneer

Joy Reid Says MSNBC Pressured Her to Silence Social Media Before Cancelling 'The ReidOut'