'Posh Boys' Playing Gangsters: Eddie Marsan on the Industry's Class Bias
Actor Eddie Marsan has spoken out about what he sees as a class imbalance in the British film and television industry. He argues that performers from disadvantaged backgrounds must show extraordinary talent to achieve success.
"If you want to be an actor in this country, and you come from a disadvantaged background, you have to be exceptional," says Marsan.
According to him, some figures, such as Laurence Fox, feel threatened by increasing diversity and representation in entertainment, fearing it will "level the playing field."
Context
The conversation highlights ongoing debates about class, privilege, and opportunity within the UK's creative industries.
Published Thursday, 6 November 2025, 21:53 (UK)
Author’s Summary
Eddie Marsan criticizes the British acting world’s class divide, suggesting that working-class talent must far exceed expectations to receive equal opportunity.