Steve Toussaint says he received racist abuse after House Of The Dragon casting

"When they announced (my casting), one of the first things I saw on social media was a drawing of the character (from the books) next to a picture of me."

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Steve Toussaint has revealed he received racist abuse online after he was cast as Corlys Velaryon in upcoming Game Of Thrones prequel House Of The Dragon.

The 57-year-old British actor, who is of Barbadian descent, has previously starred in Doctor Who, Line Of Duty and Death In Paradise.