who looked at Alycia and said “ah yes. bloodthirsty warrior. fearless queen of battle.”
Probably the same person who realised they were about to cast a rather fine young actor.
PS: just to take the piss, Lexa was never actually written or presented as a ‘bloodthirsty warrior.’ Fearless, queen-like, excellent in battle, yes.
Perhaps without meaning to, this post kind of reinforces a sexist norm that a (young) woman can’t be taken seriously in such a role. I think ADC (and many other women in similar roles) completely disproved it.
The Doctor Is Out 