The Second World War simplified things like race, and people came down on very clear lines. Chiwetel Ejiofor clearlinepeople Change image and share on social
I think that all the talented filmmakers sort of share, I think, a sense of allowing magic to happen; of creating a stable and secure environment for performers to feel they can push to the end of their ability. Chiwetel Ejiofor abilityallowcreate share on social
I like to disappear into a role. I equate the success of it with a feeling of being chemically changed. That's the only way I can express it. Chiwetel Ejiofor changechemicallydisappear Change image and share on social
We always want to live in an environment where there's no artificial block to good work. Chiwetel Ejiofor artificialblockenvironment Change image and share on social
I am struck by how, walking down the street, I'm rarely made aware of my race, but that among journalists, race is absolutely massive. Chiwetel Ejiofor absolutelyawarejournalist Change image and share on social
Different people approach the universe in different ways, but they also approach their own expectations in different ways. Chiwetel Ejiofor approachexpectationpeople Change image and share on social
I love the theater community and theater life, and would love to figure out the distinctive differences between Broadway and the West End. Chiwetel Ejiofor broadwaycommunitydifference Change image and share on social
Solomon Northup is one of the most remarkable people I've ever encountered in my life; one of the most amazing stories I have ever been in any kind of contact with. To not tell that story would have been disgraceful, in my opinion. Chiwetel Ejiofor amazecontactdisgraceful share on social
I wanted to be an actor ever since I got on stage for the first time, aged 13. Before that, I thought I might follow in the medical footsteps of my parents: my father was a doctor, my mother a pharmacist. Chiwetel Ejiofor actoragedoctor share on social
As a child, I was just never that interested in the lives of my favourite actors, like Cary Grant. I do wonder whether knowing too much about someone's personal life interrupts an audience's ability to suspend disbelief, to really invest in the characters. My preference would always be that people engage with the work. Chiwetel Ejiofor abilityactoraudience share on social