28 Years Later Star, Erin Kellyman, On What Black Talent Is Taught to Accept

Erin Kellyman is currently slaying it in 28 Years Later, cementing her place as one of the UK’s most exciting rising talents. Before 27, she’s built a remarkable CV - from Solo: A Star Wars Story to Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Eleanor the Great, the directorial debut of Scarlett Johansson.

In this conversation with Josh, Erin opens up about growing up with anxiety, finding confidence through acting, the complexities of embracing queerness and female rage.

Erin also reveals the moment she realised she didn’t have to accept being treated differently on set - after doing her own hair for years - and why advocacy and allies matter. From female rage, to working on 28 Years Later, this is an honest, funny, and deeply human conversation about finding your voice and unlearning what you’ve been taught to tolerate.

00:00 – Teaser Trailer

00:53 – Guest Intro

01:11 – Fear of Fame & Stepping Into Visibility

02:17 – From Anxious Child to Confident Actor

04:13 – How Acting Found Erin

07:11 – Being Kicked Out Of Drama School

08:27 – Representation & Being Seen

10:14 – Identity, Sexuality & Coming Out

17:45 – Advocating for Yourself on Set

20:28 – Queer Visibility & Everyday Discrimination

26:22 – “What Should We Be Talking About More?”

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