Overview

• Lennie James earned his first solo Bafta TV nomination for his portrayal of Barrington in the BBC adaptation of Bernardine Evaristo's 'Mr Loverman.'
• The actor highlights the importance of representing untold LGBTQ+ Windrush-generation Caribbean stories, which older black audiences have praised as overdue.
• James revealed that his decade-long tenure in 'The Walking Dead' led to vivid night terrors, which he now manages using CBD oil.
• He expressed concerns about rising cultural censorship in the US, suggesting stories like 'Mr Loverman' might struggle to be made under current political conditions.
• James describes America as being in a 'battle for the soul of the country,' warning of threats to civil rights and the arts, particularly for marginalized communities.