He's had supporting roles in almost every big TV show of the past few years, but now the man nicknamed Ideal Actor is taking the lead on stage, playing a top politician. He talks about challenging perceptions, being detained by the FBI and 'redefining the idea of the everyman' A decade ago, it would have been rare to have an Asian actor playing the British prime minister or leader of the opposition. But in the spa…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 07:18AM on June 22, 2025