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    Bethany Antonia in House of the Dragon
    The celebrity has garnered a lot of encouragement from their supporters (Picture: HBO)

    A prominent actor in a hugely popular television program has fought back following an offensive racial message from a troll on social media. The second season of House of the Dragon, a well-received spin-off of Game of Thrones, is scheduled to premiere in June this year..

    On the prequel, the Targaryen family's internal conflict continues as Rhaenyra and Alicent vie for the Iron Throne with their fire-breathing dragons. One of the cast members is Bethany Antonia, who portrays Baela Targaryen, the daughter of Daemon Targaryen and Laena Velaryon (played by Olivia Cooke and Nanna Blondell, respectively). Last month, the trailer for the second season of House of the Dragon was released and has already amassed millions of views on YouTube.

    Betnhany recently disclosed that she received a disturbing racist message via DMs subsequent to the trailer reveal.Emma D’ArcyBethany is poised to reprise her role as Baela in season 2 of House of the Dragon (Picture: HBO)Bethany is pictured attending the Lulu Guinness Valentines Dinner in February 2023 (Picture: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Lulu Guinness)The perpetrator used racist language, referring to Bethany with a derogatory term, and further insulting her appearance.

    The hateful message concluded with a wish for harm to come to Bethany on set.Matt SmithIn response to this racist behavior, Bethany wrote on top of the screenshot: 'Wait till they find out I’m gay too…'On her Instagram, many fans have been expressing their support for her in the comments section under her most recent post.).

    'Hi coming on here to counteract the hate you’re getting in your dms!! hope you’re well + you’re the prettiest <3,' wrote one fan called Polly. Phoebe Campbell (left) plays Rhaena Targaryen, Baela’s sister (Picture: HBO) 'We love you Bethany! I’m sorry for the DMs you’ve gotten but you are so beautiful and talented and that person is just pathetic,' added Sophia.

    Jamila commented: 'OUR FIERCE, INCREDIBLE, BRAVE, BEAUTIFUL BAELA TARGARYENNNN ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥.' 'You are so naturally pretty!!! I’m sorry humans can be so vile ❤️,' Amy also said.Prior to House of the Dragon, Bethany had roles in Doctors and Stath Lets Flats, before being cast as lead Margot in the BBC teen series Get Even.

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    She appeared in the Netflix thriller Get Close, and last year starred opposite Helena Bonham Carter in the ITV biographical mini-series Nolly.
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    The second season of House of the Dragon is scheduled to premiere on June 16 2024.

    The celebrity has garnered a lot of encouragement from their supporters.

    The repulsive message continued: ‘It’s a miracle they even included you in the trailer. But we don’t care. I hope you accidentally die on set.’

    In response to the show of racism, Bethany wrote on top of the screenshot: ‘Wait till they find out I’m gay too…’

    On her Instagram, numerous fans have been sending her messages of support in the comment section underneath her most recent post.

    ‘Hi coming on here to counteract the hate you’re getting in your dms!! hope you’re well + you’re the prettiest <3,’ wrote one fan called Polly.

    Phoebe Campbell and Bethany Antonia in House of the Dragon
    Phoebe Campbell (left) plays Rhaena Targaryen, Baela’s sister (Picture: HBO)

    ‘We love you Bethany! I’m sorry for the DMs you’ve gotten but you are so beautiful and talented and that person is just pathetic,’ added Sophia.

    Jamila commented: ‘OUR FIERCE, INCREDIBLE, BRAVE, BEAUTIFUL BAELA TARGARYENNNN ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥.’

    ‘You are so naturally pretty!!! I’m sorry humans can be so vile ❤️,’ Amy also said.

    Prior to House of the Dragon, Bethany had roles in Doctors and Stath Lets Flats, before being cast as lead Margot in the BBC teen series Get Even.

    She appeared in the Netflix thriller Get Close, and last year starred opposite Helena Bonham Carter in the ITV biographical mini-series Nolly.

    House of the Dragon season 2 is set to premiere on June 16 2024.

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