Actor Quote by Liz Carr

There are two schools of thought here. On one side you have 'only disabled actors can play disabled roles' and over here you've got…

— Adam Pearson

A lot of people don't want to hire disabled actors. They think you're going to take twice as long over a shot, or they…

— RJ Mitte

Non-disabled actors should not still be playing disabled characters in 2020. We're better than that. It's frankly offensive and archaic and it makes me…

— Rosie Jones

It's really important to remember that disability is diversity, and that disabled actors and disabilities are something that is hugely under-represented in film.

— Rachel Shenton

It's hard enough for disabled people to get acting jobs without able-bodied people taking them. As an actor, I know that I'm not going…

— Josh Blue

I didn't think disabled people were allowed in films, because I didn't see any.

— Adam Pearson

I am blind. I am also a stand-up comedian and actor who has benefited from the desire of a very small number of writers,…

— Chris McCausland

I get so many tweets and emails from young people with disabilities or disfigurements who also want to act, or do TV or do…

— Adam Pearson

I make films about people with disabilities as well and I think this question is more relevant in regards to these documentaries where the…

— Arthur Bradford

Basically, I've played a few blind guys on the telly and I am grateful for those opportunities. In spite of this though, I do…

— Chris McCausland

The problem isn't 'can non-disabled people play disabled people?' The problem is there should be more disabled casting.

— Chris McCausland

I'm not saying at all that only disabled actors should get disabled roles, because that's equally prejudiced and equally stifling. But I think we…

— Adam Pearson