Various other British actors have also spoken about the comments the ensuing conversation about roles for black British actors.
Earlier this month, Samuel L. Jackson elicited controversy after criticising black British actors for taking roles in films concerning Americans race relations.
“There are a lot of black British actors in these movies,” he told a radio station after being asked about Get Out, a new comedy-horror led by Daniel Kaluuya.
Thandie Newton has since explained how historical dramas have limited the number of roles available in the UK, meaning actors must look abroad for roles.