A development scheme aimed at supporting actors from low socio-economic backgrounds is asking the industry to get behind its September showcase, with its founder urging the sector to stop "just talking" about classism and to take action π https://t.co/wn6PCMZ3fh
Actor Peter Capaldi has claimed that the number of working-class people working in the sector has become worse in the past 40 years, warning that "acting has moved backwards" π https://t.co/QyBU3UmBTI
New research exclusively seen by Channel 4 News shows just 1 in 12 creatives working in TV and Film in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are from working class backgrounds.
Actor Samira Ahmed says her experience of drama school made her realise "you need connections".
You can tell Zendaya's big sigh before she starts answering his question is a "oh thank goodness someone has finally asked a different question about something else I love about movies and can finally talk about!!" Once again, Kevin is one of the best interviewers out there.