David Jonsson on Bafta Win, 'Alien' Reboot, and Identity in Acting

Bafta-winning actor David Jonsson discusses his journey from being expelled from school to starring in 'Alien: Romulus' and his commitment to portraying Black identity in his roles.

15 Feb, 10:00 — 15 Feb, 10:00

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‘Every role I do, I’m going to be a Black man first’: David Jonsson on winning Baftas, rebooting Alien and leaving TV’s hottest show

He went from being the east London boy who was expelled from school to becoming the Bafta award‑winning star of Alien: Romulus. Ahead of his prison drama Wasteman, David Jonsson discusses the pressures of being a leading Black British actor

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David Jonsson on Bafta Win, 'Alien' Reboot, and Identity in Acting

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‘Every role I do, I’m going to be a Black man first’: David Jonsson on winning Baftas, rebooting Alien and leaving TV’s hottest show

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