'Posh Boys' Playing Gangsters: Eddie Marsan on Class and Casting in TV and Film
Actor Eddie Marsan discusses the challenges faced by actors from disadvantaged backgrounds in the entertainment industry. He notes that to succeed, such actors 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," says Marsan.
Marsan also comments on the resistance to broader representation in media, pointing out that some, like Laurence Fox, fear that increasing diversity on screen might "level the playing field."
Marsan argues people like Laurence Fox fear greater representation on screen will "level the playing field."
Published: Thursday, 6 November 2025, 21:53 UK time
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Summary: Eddie Marsan highlights the entertainment industry's barriers for disadvantaged actors and critiques opposition to more inclusive casting, emphasizing the need for equity.