Being the first black lead on the show, Ncuti Gatwa, has drawn a lot of criticism for shattering stereotypes. During an interview with Attitude Magazine, he discussed his ideas on the notion of “Black Excellence” and mentioned that he has always felt that in order to be “loved” in the industry, one must be “extraordinary.” He thought about the terrible fact, which is that black artists are making it while white mediocrity is being glorified.
What Ncuti Gatwa shares in interview?
We’re taught to believe that we won’t be loved if we’re not extraordinary. That was definitely my thing, Gatwa admitted. “So, yeah, I guess I’m just realizing right now that it’s okay to be loved.” You don’t have to strive for “Black excellence” or be exceptionally good. How in the hell is that?
He went on, “Black folks have to be immaculate to receive half of [that] anyway because there is so much white mediocrity that is celebrated. I’m gradually breaking free from that and saying, “No shit.” Love is yours simply for being. And in a strange way, that has also taught me to be a lot more loving.
Gatwa shared about gender diversity
According to Gatwa, “everything trickles down from the top, and when you see politicians openly attacking trans people and marginalized communities, it makes it OK for everyone else.” And it is unsettling to observe that we have come to a place where it is OK to target those who are weak because that is basically what is taking place. It is said to those who are most defenseless, marginalized, and cut off from society as a whole that they pose the greatest threat.
In British informal terms, the word “gamon” doesn’t refer to the kind of pork by the same name; rather, it describes the hue of someone’s heated face when they express strong opinions.