Digital Spy announces Digital Spy Rising: 30 Black British stars of tomorrow
Meet the Black, British acting stars of tomorrow!
Digital Spy approached a panel of Black, British creatives and stars to curate the list you're about to read, their tips for tomorrow's stars. You won't get a better insight into the future of the British screen industry than theirs, and you can read their thoughts on the list and our guide to where to watch them – plus watch exclusive reaction videos from the shortlisted stars of tomorrow – in our digital magazine edition on Apple News+.
We'll give the last word before we get to the list to panellist Susan Wokoma: "When it comes to Black talent, we celebrate them too late, if at all. Too many times Black talent has to prove themselves on a large, international scale, after many years, before we go, 'Who is this extraordinary person?' Let's not overlook talent for too long."
Meet the selection panel
Lennie James: Legendary star of The Walking Dead and Line of Duty, and the creator and star of Save Me
Susan Wokoma: Star of Crazyhead, Chewing Gum, Enola Holmes and the forthcoming Truth Seekers
Yvonne Isimeme Ibazebo: Series Producer of Top Boy, Producer of Guerilla and Line Producer of National Treasure
Lolly Adefope: Stand-up comic and star of Ghosts and This Time with Alan Partridge
Levi David Addai: Playwright and creator of Damilola, Our Loved Boy and Dark Money, and co-creator of Youngers
Jo Johnson: Director of The Real McCoy, EastEnders, Coronation Street and Producer of Holby City and Casualty
Meet the stars of tomorrow:
Micheal Ward
David Jonsson
Abubakar Salim
Sheila Atim
Weruche Opia
Paapa Essiedu
Ncuti Gatwa
Imran Adams
Gbemisola Ikumelo
Olive Gray
Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù
Lydia West
Indeyarna Donaldson-Holness
Shaquille Ali-Yebuah
Danielle Vitalis
Shaniqua Okwok
Nicôle Lecky
Elliot Edusah
Grace Saif
Sean Sagar
Little Simz (Simbi Ajikawo)
Rhianna Dorris
Layo-Christina Akinlude
Tamara Lawrance
Aron Julius
Ruhtxjiaïh Bèllènéa
Patricia Allison
Ella Balinska
Kedar Williams-Stirling
Remember you can read all about these future legends – and hear from them yourself – on our digital magazine edition at Apple News+.
Digital Spy has launched its first-ever digital magazine with exclusive features, interviews, and videos. Access this edition with a 1-month free trial, only on Apple News+.
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