Color-conscious casting and color-blind casting in historical dramas, often described as "rewriting history," involve casting actors of color in roles traditionally or historically portrayed by white individuals. This trend in the entertainment industry, seen in shows like Bridgerton and Anne Boleyn, aims to increase diversity and representation, but it has sparked significant debate regarding historical accuracy and the purpose of historical fiction.

Sarah Harte, fiction writer and Irish Examiner columnist, has been writing about this