Robert Rhodes, an actor known for roles in 'Silent Witness' and 'House of the Dragon', is advocating for better representation of individuals with visible differences in film and television. He supports the charity Changing Faces, which is petitioning for the industry to move away from portraying scars and other visible differences as indicators of villainy.
Research indicates that negative portrayals of visible differences can lead to harmful perceptions in real life. Rhodes and fellow actor Beau Bradfield emphasize the need for more complex, positive characters to reflect the true experiences of the 4.9 million people in the UK with visible differences.