'Posh Boys' Playing Gangsters: Eddie Marsan on TV and Film's Upper-Class Casting Trend
Eddie Marsan comments on the entertainment industry's fascination with casting upper-class actors in gangster roles, highlighting barriers faced by disadvantaged actors.
Challenges for Disadvantaged Actors
"If you want to be an actor in this country, and you come from a disadvantaged background, you have to be exceptional," Marsan explains, emphasizing the high standards required for underrepresented actors to succeed.
Industry Concerns and Representation
Marsan suggests that some, like Laurence Fox, fear greater screen diversity because it might "level the playing field," allowing more varied voices and backgrounds to be represented.
"People like Laurence Fox fear greater representation on screen will 'level the playing field'."
Additional Information
The statement was made Thursday, 6 November 2025 at 21:53 UK time.
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Summary: Eddie Marsan highlights how disadvantaged actors must surpass high barriers in the industry, while some resist greater diversity fearing it would equalize opportunities.