Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù

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Summary

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù is a British actor known for Gangs of London, His House, and Mr. Malcolm’s List. His work spans crime drama, horror, Shakespeare, and period romance, and he has spoken about nuanced portrayals of African masculinity. He has repeatedly called for more representative storytelling, including greater plurality among storytellers and more diverse casting in period drama; he has also voiced support for progress following Black Lives Matter and End SARS protests. No public party campaigning or formal DEI or advocacy-group affiliations are on record.