Fans support Bethany Antonia after facing racial abuse for appearing in House of the Dragon trailer

Game of Thrones has one of the most diverse and amazing fanbase. The fan count has only increased with the arrival of the prequel House of the Dragon. Those who have followed George R. R. Martin’s work for a long time know that several changes were made to both the TV shows. One of them was the issue of Velaryons, as they look vastly different from what was described in Fire & Blood. And because of that, some actors such as Bethany Antonia had to face racial abuse.

Bethany Antonia faces abuse from racist fans

Antonia plays Baela Targaryen in House of the Dragon, and will be featured more prominently in Season 2 than she did in Season 1. HBO recently released 3 trailers for the upcoming prequel show, and the hype meter is at an all-time high. Baela was also seen riding her dragon Moondancer in the Black trailer. However, some fans who aren’t fans of her casting began to send racist abuses to her on social media.

Fans support Bethany Antonia against racism

Once Antonia posted one such instance on her Instagram story, it went viral. A lot of House of the Dragon fans came forward on social media in support of the young actor. All of them expressed their love for her wishing to see more of her:

Bethany Antonia has shared with us a peak into the racist attacks she's receiving just because her character Baela is getting more screen time.

In times like these please take the time to show her love via the comments by tagging her or in her dms on Instagram. Thank you 🖤 pic.twitter.com/WzyjuVIejZ

— Team Black (@bestoftheblacks) April 20, 2024

Bethany Antonia you are so loved🫶 pic.twitter.com/OAqGcwpv6Y

— 💭 (@thinkerhelaena) April 20, 2024

We are beyond lucky to have the gorgeous and talented Bethany Antonia play Baela Targaryen. You will always be loved by us! pic.twitter.com/sN1bqenf22

— May H (@Mayham_H) April 20, 2024

Bethany Antonia we love you so much🫶🫶🫶 pic.twitter.com/WnUQ457uEs

— elli(hudutsuz sevda era) (@ellisdaerhae) April 20, 2024

Bethany Antonia you will always be cherished, supported, cheered, defended and loved by me!!! My Baela Targaryen !!!! pic.twitter.com/x4O8oYn2x1

— Dina (@Dinaemyra) April 20, 2024

we are so grateful for this amazing cast and there is no place for racism, sexism, homophobia or any type of harassment to any actor on this page.

@bethanyantonia you're so loved 🫶 pic.twitter.com/p6ARZ6Tprk

— emma d'arcy daily (@emmadarcydaily) April 20, 2024

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