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
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
Since I started acting, I always or often find work takes precedence with me. And that is not necessarily a great rule for life. Chiwetel Ejiofor actfindgreat Change image and share on social
I think, as a younger actor, you are more open to the experience. And to an extent, you want to go into things blind and energised as if you were 15. Keep that terror. Chiwetel Ejiofor actorblindenergise Change image and share on social
It's a strange thing, but you get this click in your brain; the wonderful feeling that the entirety of a character is suddenly available and accessible to you. Chiwetel Ejiofor accessiblebraincharacter Change image and share on social
If you're looking at people like Patrice Lumumba, you are looking at people who had a very definite plan, and events overran them. Chiwetel Ejiofor definiteeventlumumba Change image and share on social
I feel that I don't have to wait around for good scripts anymore, that I can get things moving more quickly. I can ring up directors I like and say I'm keen to work with them, which is pretty great. Chiwetel Ejiofor anymoredirectorfeel Change image and share on social
You do as much research as you can for any project. Chiwetel Ejiofor projectresearch Change image and share on social
As an actor, you express certain things because they need to be expressed, and then you don't really feel a need to do it again. I want to feel something else, you know? Chiwetel Ejiofor actorexpressfeel Change image and share on social
