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Friday, January 24, 2014

Idris, Chiwetel and the great UK talent drain...

Hemley on TV : The Stage: In the last couple of weeks I’ve seen two films featuring excellent leading performances from British actors – Idris Elba (in Mandela – The Long Walk to Freedom, which also stars the wonderful Naomie Harris) and Chiwetel Ejiofor in 12 Years a Slave.
If you’ve seen these already, you’ll know how great the performances in both of these films are. If you’ve yet to see them then you’re in for a treat. As I say, they show off the excellent acting talent the UK has to offer.
I just hope that we don’t lose performers like Elba and Ejiofor to the US all together now following their acclaimed performances.

1 comment:

John Clay III said...

I completely disagree. I think an artist should be able to go anywhere they believe they can improve their craft while being able to pay the bills without any disdain thrown at them from their native country. Especially black actors who have a difficult time finding roles that will stretch them. Frankly no major movie companies allow a full perspective of life as a black male or female. Is it getting better, yes but we have a long way to go. Going back to Idris and Chiwetel, the UK did not create them. These guys have always had their talent and dedication.