When a black actor or actress delivers a flawless performance in an American project, one is probably inclined to assume they’re American…until the press run, that is.
Many British actors have risen to prominence in Hollywood by studying and mastering American accents, not only showing their own range and versatility, but bringing depth and authenticity to characters that resonate with audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. Whether acting in a gritty drama, crime action, romance tale, or other, these actors prove that talent transcends borders.
This list of English stars cover up their accents so well in their film and television roles that hearing their native speech may leave you asking, “Really, bruv?”
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SCROLL FOR ACTORS AND ACTRESSES WHO ACTUALLY HAVE WITH BRITISH ACCENTS
Idris Elba (from London)
Daniel Kaluuya (from London)
Chiwetel Ejiofor (from London)
Guru Mbatha-Raw (Oxford, United Kingdom)
Damson Idris (from London)
Cynthia Erivo (from London)
Thandiwe Newton (from London)
John Boyega (from London)
@unyolo John Boyega finally comes clean why he didnt use his english voice in star wars like Daisy Ridley
#johnboyega #starwars #daisyridley #casting #actor #funny #foryou #fyp #foryoupage #grahamnortonshow #grahamnorton
Leticia Wright (from Guyana, raised in London)
@edyoufm Letitia Wright
In her best Guyanese accent and slangs #blackpanter #edyoufm #edyoutok #Guyana
Aaron Pierre (from London)
@cinemablend They weren’t quite ready for that version of Scar
Why no one on “Mufasa: The Lion King” asked Aaron Pierre for help with Taka’s British accent #aaronpierre #kelvinharrisonjr #mufasa #scar #taka #mufasa
#mufasathelionking #britishaccent #movies #thelionking #celebrityinterview
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