UK actor and campaigner stars in satire ‘Chained For Life.’
UK actor and campaigner Adam Pearson has called on casting directors to “make some very bold decisions” when considering disabled actors for feature film roles.
Pearson has neurofibromatosis – a disorder that causes tumours to form on nerve tissue – and is known for his memorable appearance opposite Scarlett Johansson in Under The Skin and as an award-winning documentary presenter.
Following a screening of dark comedy Chained For Life, in which he stars, Pearson said: “I hate it when people go, ‘That’s a brave choice, casting a disabled person.’ No, it isn’t.
UK actor and campaigner Adam Pearson has called on casting directors to “make some very bold decisions” when considering disabled actors for feature film roles.
Pearson has neurofibromatosis – a disorder that causes tumours to form on nerve tissue – and is known for his memorable appearance opposite Scarlett Johansson in Under The Skin and as an award-winning documentary presenter.
Following a screening of dark comedy Chained For Life, in which he stars, Pearson said: “I hate it when people go, ‘That’s a brave choice, casting a disabled person.’ No, it isn’t.
- 10/29/2019
- by 1100453¦Michael Rosser¦9¦
- ScreenDaily
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