BBC diversity official said that
Idris Elba‘s character in Luther isn’t “authentic” due to not having Black friends in the series.
As diversity initiatives continue to shape Hollywood, many conversations have begun surrounding Black representation and what that means for the entertainment industry. While there has been a significant increase in representation, there is always more work to be done, but the question of what makes “good” representation is now taking center stage.
Miranda Wayland, BBC’s diversity manager, spoke about diversity in television on Monday, specifically using the hit show, Luther, as an example.
LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 30: Actor Idris Elba, winner of Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for ‘Beasts of No Nation,’ and Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for ‘Luther,’ poses in the press room during The 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on
Why did Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez break up? Couple cancel two-year engagement!
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have announced their split, citing that they are “better as friends.”
The couple got engaged in the Bahamas back in 2019 but began dating two years before that in 2017. Both have been married before and have two children each from previous relationships.
Jennifer and Alex chose to issue a joint statement to
Today, where they announced their split and said: “Thank you to everyone who has sent kind words and support.”
UPDATE: Colton Underwood comes out as gay on GMA
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Jennifer Aniston s Rep Denied Reports That She s in the Process of Adopting a Child
European tabloids reported that Jen revealed the news during the Friends reunion. Apr 13, 2021
It s no secret that Jennifer Aniston is beyond accomplished she s starred in over 44 movies to date, literally has her own production company, and OF COURSE became an icon for playing Rachael Green in
Friends. But despite Jennifer s many accomplishments, many are unfortunately still preoccupied by the fact that Jennifer does not have a child. How archaic.
Case in point:
TMZ reported that various European tabloids started circulating rumors that Jennifer, who just recently wrapped filming for HBO Max s
Who is Miranda Wayland? BBC Diversity Head says Idris Elba’s Luther “doesn’t feel authentic”
In a recent conference, Miranda Wayland, the Head of Creative Diversity at the BBC, said that Idris Elba’s character
Luther “doesn’t feel authentic.”
Speaking about what can be done with the
Times, Miranda stated: “It’s about making sure that everything around them their environment, their culture, the set is absolutely reflective.”
Neil Cross, the creator of
Luther, has previously spoken about his choice to hire a black actor and his colour-blind approach to presenting Luther, saying:
“I have no knowledge or expertise or right to try to tackle in some way the experience of being a Black man in modern Britain. It would have been an act of tremendous arrogance for me to try to write a Black character.”
Emmys winner Waller-Bridge to star in new Indiana Jones movie
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Gulf Today Report Fleabag actor and creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge will star alongside Harrison Ford in the new Indiana Jones movie due to hit screens next summer, Lucasfilm said Friday.
The series fifth installment, to be directed by James Mangold ( Ford v Ferrari ) has been billed as 78-year-old Ford s final film as the hero archaeologist.
The new adventure will feature a dream team of all-time great filmmakers including producers Steven Spielberg who was initially due to direct and Kathleen Kennedy, said Mangold in a statement to AFP.
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