A film centered around the Second World War with a predominantly white cast would not have the pressure on it that 'Red Tails' has. David Oyelowo castcenterfilm Change image and share on social
My grandfather was the king of a region in western Nigeria, where I had the privilege to live for seven years while growing up. But what we think of as royalty in the U.K. is very different to royalty in Nigeria: if you were to throw a stone there, you would hit about 30 princes. David Oyelowo grandfathergrowhit share on social
I would make the tea on a Daniel Day-Lewis set just to observe how he crafts roles like he did in 'My Left Foot.' That was the equivalent of seeing Haley's Comet for me. I just couldn't understand how that was possible. David Oyelowo cometcraftdaniel share on social
One of the things the BBC does better than anyone is period drama. David Oyelowo bbcdramaperiod Change image and share on social
I think it's vital to have something outside your acting to keep you rooted in the real world, and help you fill the vacuum. If you have nothing else, it can be unhealthy. For me being a Christian has been invaluable: it simply means acting isn't the centre of my life. David Oyelowo actcentrechristian share on social
I have a bee in my bonnet as to how few black historical figures one sees on film; incredible stories, stories from which we are living the legacy and which just don't get made. David Oyelowo beeblackbonnet Change image and share on social
People always ask me, 'Why so many historical dramas?' Because those are the best roles I get to play, and I get to play heroes in those roles. David Oyelowo dramaherohistorical Change image and share on social
I love that as a black person I've experienced not being a minority. I think that's helped me to combat the minority mentality people can have here, which can stop them scaling the heights. David Oyelowo blackcombatexperience Change image and share on social
I've just seen that there is a really amazing perspective that we're missing by not having more women directing. David Oyelowo amazedirecthave Change image and share on social
