Daniel Kaluuya: ‘I wasn’t getting roles in England because of the colour of my skin’
The IndependentGet Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Actor Daniel Kaluuya has said he works more in the US after struggling to land roles in the UK due to the colour of his skin. Asked why he works more in the US, Kaluuya said he used to audition for more roles in England but became frustrated with producers’ apparent prejudice in favour of white actors. I’m not an idiot.’” Kaluuya’s comments come amid a backlash surrounding the 2020 Baftas, after it emerged that not a single non-white actor had been nominated at this year’s ceremony. Then someone goes to London and realises it’s similar to New York — but that story’s not sold.” Kaluuya was nominated for Best Actor at the Oscars, Golden Globes, Baftas and Screen Actors Guild Awards for his performance in Get Out.
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