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The Persona of Morfydd Clark and the Frame of ‘Adult Pretenders’
The actress herself has become a focal point of critique. Clark has publicly shared her intense preparation for the role; notably, she revealed that she underwent exposure therapy—literally having large men in swords run at her—to help portray the warrior elf. She explained that her experience was necessary because she felt vulnerable on set, even claiming to have needed therapy to handle violent scenes.