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
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
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
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 was able to go on stage and work until it felt right or felt good. It meant that I very quickly realised that it was the job for me. Chiwetel Ejiofor feltgoodjob Change image and share on social
It's hard to maintain a life when you do a play. You feel you have to pretend to go through a normal day, knowing that in the evening you'll be doing this. Chiwetel Ejiofor dayevenfeel Change image and share on social
I started, obviously, doing theater, and I always thought that I would; in a way, I always thought that I'd be a theater actor. When I was starting out, I didn't really plan on making films, actually. Chiwetel Ejiofor actorfilmmake 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 enjoyed being in California for a while. But that's the thing about London: you can't really shake it. I've always had the impression when I was in L.A. for long periods of time that simultaneously my life was happening somewhere else, and I'm missing it. Chiwetel Ejiofor californiaenjoyhappen share on social
I didn't know anything about '12 Years a Slave.' Not the book, not Solomon Northup, which I was quite shocked by, once I'd read it, that it wasn't a seminal text. I think it deserves to be. Chiwetel Ejiofor bookdeservenorthup Change image and share on social
