As a passionate admirer of historical dramas and a strong advocate for diversity, I wholeheartedly applaud the decision to employ color-blind casting in Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light. This move not only reflects the evolving times but also broadens the narrative by introducing fresh perspectives to age-old stories.
The Mirror and the Light,” which is the new installment of the series, has been developed based on the final book of Hilary Mantel‘s trilogy. It’s been nearly ten years since the initial season premiered.
Due to the long gap between seasons, there have been some internal adjustments, such as choosing color-blind casting for future productions.
As a result of this choice, for example, Amir El-Masry, an Egyptian native, has assumed the part that was formerly portrayed by Jack Lowden, a white Scottish actor, in the role of Thomas Wyatt.
I’ve found myself right in the midst of a discussion about this choice, where Petronella Wyatt, a respected journalist and Wyatt’s real-life relative, has expressed her admiration for El-Masry as an actor. However, she finds it hard to comprehend why he was cast in this role, labeling the decision as “unconventional” or perhaps even “far-fetched”.
During a recent screening event, director Peter Kosminsky justified the use of color-blind casting, stating, “In this series, there are roles filled by actors of color, which was not the case in our initial production. I’m thrilled that we were able to make this change.” (Deadline reported this statement.)
He added: “Our goal was to secure the top-tier talent for the series, so we scrutinized all potential candidates, and ultimately selected the finest actors from those who tried out for the parts.
It’s worth noting that neither Damian Lewis nor Jonathan Pryce bear a strong resemblance to their respective characters in the series – Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey. While Damian Lewis is versatile, he doesn’t look like Henry VIII, and the same goes for Jonathan Pryce with regards to Cardinal Wolsey.
At a Broadcasting Press Guild Event, executive producer Colin Callender explained, “Since the initial series, the world has evolved. We believed it was fitting and important to have a diverse cast, which is exactly what we aimed for and achieved.
It’s been pointed out that Mantel, who passed away in 2022, advocated for diverse casting in a 2021 interview, expressing her viewpoint as follows: “For me, it’s challenging because to me, they aren’t just characters; they are people, and I have a strong, tangible sense of them physically.
However, when you transition to a stage or screen, it’s essential to recognize that these mediums are about depiction. To fully grasp this, let’s embrace the fresh perspectives that come with the evolving thought process.
Beginning this coming Sunday, 10th November, a fresh chapter of Wolf Hall unfolds on our screens! Joining the cast for this season are talented actors such as Timothy Spall, Harriet Walter, Alex Jennings, Tom Mothersdale, Karim Kadjar, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Ellie de Lange, and Lydia Leonard.
Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light comes to BBC One and iPlayer on Sunday 10th November.
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2024-11-08 16:35