David Harewood calls out Laurence Fox for black actor comments: ‘He is an irrelevance to me’
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 David Harewood has become the latest actor to call out Laurence Fox for his controversial comments. Speaking on a podcast with right-wing commentator James Delingpole, Fox said: "The most annoying thing is the minute a black actor – it's the same with working class actors – the minute they've got five million quid in the bank, every interview they do is about how racism is rampant and rife in the industry.” Harewood has responded to Fox’s comments, calling him an “irrelevance”. “Black & w/c actors can only speak the truth once they’re established – their voices aren’t heard before,” she wrote on Twitter. “Posh actors, on the other hand, only complain when they want attention.” Peake added: “Anything s**t to sell @LozzaFox or is it just a coincidence you’ve gone right wing?
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David Harewood clarifies comments after saying white actors should be able to ‘Black up’ for roles
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Laurence Fox tells libel trial he has been financially 'destroyed' by 'hurtful' racism allegations that have left him without acting work and unable to get a mortgage
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Lenny Henry says fantasy fans can ‘believe in dragons’ but can’t accept Black actors
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Laurence Fox: The tyranny of the woke mob has made me realise how the Nazis came to power
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Laurence Fox says he was threatened by a group of actors to change his tune on BLM
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Maxine Peake tears into Laurence Fox over 'right wing' views and accuses of him of 'wanting attention'
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