‘Posh boys’ Playing Gangsters: Eddie Marsan on the TV and Film Industry’s Upper-Class Obsession
Eddie Marsan highlights the challenges faced by actors from disadvantaged backgrounds in the industry. He states, “If you want to be an actor in this country, and you come from a disadvantaged background, you have to be exceptional.”
Marsan also points out concerns raised by some, like Laurence Fox, who fear that increased diversity on screen might “level the playing field.”
“If you want to be an actor in this country, and you come from a disadvantaged background, you have to be exceptional.”
> People like Laurence Fox fear greater representation on screen will “level the playing field.”
Reported on Thursday, 6 November 2025, 21:53 UK time.
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Summary: Eddie Marsan discusses how the entertainment industry favors privileged backgrounds, with some fearing that more representation could challenge this status quo.