Samuel L. Jackson criticizes British actors playing African-Americans in films while citing Get Out as example
Critically acclaimed: Allison Williams is shown in a still with Daniel from the hit horror film
Samuel L. Jackson cited the hit horror film Get Out while criticizing British actors playing African-Americans in movies.
The 68-year-old actor discussed the matter Monday during a radio interview with WQHT Hot 97 in New York City and referenced 27-year-old English actor Daniel Kaluuya who stars in Get Out.
'There are a lot of black British actors in these movies. I tend to wonder what that movie [Get Out] would have been with an American brother who really understands that,' Jackson said.
New movie: Samuel L. Jackson, shown on Monday at Apple Store Soho in New York City, criticized British actors playing African-Americans in film while promoting his new movie
'Daniel grew up in a country where they've been interracial dating for a hundred years. What would a brother from America have made of that role? Some things are universal, but everything ain't,' he added.
Get Out stars Kaluuya as black photographer Chris Washington and Allison Williams as his white girlfriend Rose Armitage.
The satirical horror film follows Chris and Rose as they visit her family's mysterious estate.
Get Out has received widespread critical acclaim since its release February 24 and has earned $84 million at the global box office.
Horror hit: English actor Daniel Kaluuya is shown in a still from Get Out
The 68-year-old actor discussed the matter Monday during a radio interview with WQHT Hot 97 in New York City and referenced 27-year-old English actor Daniel Kaluuya who stars in Get Out.
'There are a lot of black British actors in these movies. I tend to wonder what that movie [Get Out] would have been with an American brother who really understands that,' Jackson said.
New movie: Samuel L. Jackson, shown on Monday at Apple Store Soho in New York City, criticized British actors playing African-Americans in film while promoting his new movie
'Daniel grew up in a country where they've been interracial dating for a hundred years. What would a brother from America have made of that role? Some things are universal, but everything ain't,' he added.
Get Out stars Kaluuya as black photographer Chris Washington and Allison Williams as his white girlfriend Rose Armitage.
The satirical horror film follows Chris and Rose as they visit her family's mysterious estate.
Get Out has received widespread critical acclaim since its release February 24 and has earned $84 million at the global box office.
Horror hit: English actor Daniel Kaluuya is shown in a still from Get Out
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