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Vincent D'Onofrio Defends Deborah Ann Woll in God of War Skimpy Armor Row

Original: Vincent D’Onofrio Defends Laufey Star Deborah Ann Woll From Gooners Upset That the Game's Armor Sets Don't Show More Ski

Emmy-nominated actor Vincent D'Onofrio has waded into a dispute over Deborah Ann Woll's role in God of War, clashing with fans angered that the game's armor sets reveal little skin. The actor publicly defended Woll against the criticism, igniting wider debate about how female characters and performers in games are treated by some corners of the gaming community.

Why now: A high-profile actor publicly confronting toxic fan criticism of a video game character's outfit has sparked conversation about sexism in gaming communities.

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• Vincent D’Onofrio Defends Laufey Star Deborah Ann Woll From Gooners Upset That the Game's Armor Sets Don't Show More Skin Emmy-nominated actor Vincent D’Onofrio has somehow found himself at war with a self-proclaimed ‘gooner’ over Deborah Ann Woll’s appearance in God of War… · gamewire@gamefan.net · 1

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