John Simm Peter James city Waterloo show stars showbiz John Simm Peter James city Waterloo

Grace's Richie Campbell says there was once 'uproar' over him playing a Black policeman

Reading now: 199
www.dailystar.co.uk

ITV series Grace, inspired by Peter James' bestselling novels.The 39-year-old actor stars as Detective Sergeant Glenn Branson, who joined the police force after his children were born, leaving his job as a bouncer behind.His character is witty and charming, forming a friendship with the moody and detached Detective Grace, played by Life On Mars star John Simm.

Ahead of the series' launch this Sunday, Richie, who previously enjoyed fame as Ndale Kayuni in Waterloo Road, praised the modern outlook of the new series.

Richie revealed he previously witnessed an "uproar" after he played a Black police officer in a period drama, showing the progress the television industry still needs to make in diversity and representation.

Read more on dailystar.co.uk
The website celebsbar.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.

Related News

DMCA