One of the biggest theory of representation presented in the trailer is Richard Dyer's theory of stereotyping and power. This suggests the idea that the complexity and variety of a group can be simplified and reduced to a few characteristics in order to easily make the audience relate. In the trailer, we see the fact that those in power such as the regal royalty of the Human race are very quick to make stereotypes on the Orcish race based on their "beast"-like appearances. This greatly enforces the idea of stereotypes and how on first glance many Orcs would be associated with violence and war based on their appearance, this is evident as we are told that "some Orcs only war"
However, it's very interesting to note that stereotyping and power is the main premise of this entire movie and plotline as we are consistently told that one of the Orcs do not share the same views as their other Orc friends. Also, that not all Humans see the Orcs as beasts and monsters and that some Humans are willing to cooperate and work together.
Andy Medhurst's theory of shorthand to carry judgements can also be applied as we are consistently shown the Humans to be in power and strength through their costumes, settings and generic mannerisms. However, the Orcs are shown to be a wild and primitive race through their clothes, barbarism manners, beast like appearances and also their hut like houses. This idea of short hand easily helps the audience to create judgements and create an image of how they should react to each group, but generally creates a negative representation of both groups in some sense.
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