UK Actor Daniel Kaluuya Says US Productions Have More Hierarchy Than UK Productions Daniel Kaluuya, UK actor, writer, and director, has spoken out abo
UK Actor Daniel Kaluuya Says US Productions Have More Hierarchy Than UK Productions
Daniel Kaluuya, UK actor, writer, and director, has spoken out about the differences between working in the UK and US film industries. In a conversation at the BFI London Film Festival (LFF) on October 9, Kaluuya discussed the impact of the lack of free healthcare in the US on his work.
Less Hierarchy in UK Productions
Kaluuya stated that he feels there is "less hierarchy" on UK productions compared to the US. He attributed this to the different approach to work-life balance in the UK, saying, "When you finish [a work day] you finish and the crew go to the pub and sometimes the cast will go the pub. There’s less of a hierarchy here. In America there’s a star system."
Celebrating Chadwick Boseman
Kaluuya also spoke fondly of his experience working with the late Chadwick Boseman on 2018’s Black Panther. He described Boseman as a kind and supportive mentor, saying, "He could see my life was changing and I didn’t know… He saw I needed help and I needed guidance and I didn’t know how to ask… He gave me [advice] without me asking. He told me what to say, what not to say."
About the Author
Daniel Kaluuya is a UK actor, writer, and director. He won a best supporting actor Oscar in 2021 for Judas And The Black Messiah. He co-directed his first feature film The Kitchen with Kibwe Tavares, which closed last year’s LFF.
Conclusion
Kaluuya’s comments highlight the differences in approach to work and life in the UK and US film industries. His experience with Chadwick Boseman serves as a testament to the positive impact mentors can have on an artist’s career.
FAQs
Q: What did Daniel Kaluuya say about working in the UK and US film industries?
A: He stated that there is "less hierarchy" on UK productions compared to the US, due to a better work-life balance and lack of a "star system".
Q: Who did Kaluuya work with on Black Panther?
A: He worked with Chadwick Boseman on 2018’s Black Panther.
Q: What was Kaluuya’s experience like working with Boseman?
A: He described Boseman as a kind and supportive mentor who offered guidance without being asked.
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