‘Posh Boys’ Playing Gangsters: Eddie Marsan on TV and Film Industry’s Class Bias
Eddie Marsan highlights the challenges faced by actors from disadvantaged backgrounds in the UK entertainment industry. He states that to succeed, they must be truly exceptional.
“If you want to be an actor in this country, and you come from a disadvantaged background, you have to be exceptional.”
Marsan also addresses the concerns of people like Laurence Fox, who he believes fear that increasing representation on screen could “level the playing field” for actors from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
“People like Laurence Fox fear greater representation on screen will ‘level the playing field’.”
Context and Industry Trends
- The entertainment industry often shows an obsession with upper-class actors playing roles such as gangsters.
- This reflects wider social dynamics and barriers for less privileged performers.
Additional Information
The remarks were reported on Thursday, 6 November 2025, at 21:53 UK time. For best video playback, Chrome browser is recommended.
Author’s Summary
Actor Eddie Marsan criticizes the UK TV and film industry's exclusive nature, emphasizing the hurdles for disadvantaged actors to break through entrenched class biases.
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