'Posh Boys' Playing Gangsters: Eddie Marsan on Class and Acting
Eddie Marsan highlights challenges faced by actors from disadvantaged backgrounds in the UK film and TV industry. He says,
"If you want to be an actor in this country, and you come from a disadvantaged background, you have to be exceptional."
Marsan also comments on concerns by figures like Laurence Fox, who fear that increasing representation on screen could "level the playing field."
The discussion took place on Thursday, 6 November 2025.
Context of Industry Obsession
The industry shows a strong trend of casting upper-class actors in gangster roles, reflecting a pattern Marsan critiques.
This dynamic points to a broader issue of access and opportunity for talented actors from less privileged backgrounds.
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