Christopher Eccleston was offered a role in Billy Elliot but turned it down because he found the film ‘offensive’
Christopher Eccleston reveals he turned down a role Billy Elliot for finding its depiction of a working-class family “offensive”. The Manchester-born actor, who grew up in Salford, discussed his decision to turn down acting opportunities which he felt patronized working-class people, while criticizing the film which tells the story of an aspiring ballet dancer. According… Read More »