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Christopher Eccleston says he rejected Billy Elliot because it was “offensive”
Christopher Eccleston has revealed that he turned down a key role in Billy Elliot as he felt it provided an “offensive” representation of working-class parents. The popular comedy-drama, which became a major awards contender on its year of release, follows a young working-class boy (played by Jamie Bell) who discovers an unexpected love for ballet. In an interview with The Independent, the typically straight-talking Eccleston comically described Billy Elliot as “that f***ing ballet film everyone went mad for”. He went on to reveal that he was approached for the role of Billy’s father, Jackie (ultimately played by Gary Lewis), b

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