Michael Sheen says he finds it ‘hard to accept’ non-Welsh actors playing Welsh roles
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Michael Sheen has admitted he has trouble accepting non-Welsh actors playing Welsh roles. “You know, seeing people playing Welsh characters who are not Welsh, I find, it’s very hard for me to accept that,” the 54-year-old told The Telegraph. “Again, it’s not particularly a point of principle, but personally, I haven’t seen many actors who have come from quite privileged backgrounds being particularly compelling as people from working-class backgrounds,” Sheen continued. “If you haven’t experienced something, you know, the extreme example is, well, if you haven’t murdered someone, can you play a murderer?” Michael Sheen Sheen’s comments are the latest in a long-running discussion around authentic casting.