As a movie enthusiast with a deep appreciation for authenticity and diversity in storytelling, I am thrilled to see Sharon D Clarke‘s portrayal of DI Ellis in Channel 5’s Ellis. Her dedication to immersing herself in the character by learning from a real-life Black female DI, Irene Afful, is commendable and adds an undeniable depth to her performance.
To prepare for her lead role in Channel 5’s show “Ellis”, Sharon D Clarke disclosed that she had a meeting with a genuine Black female detective inspector, gaining insights into her real-world experiences within the police force.
During a showing of the latest drama, Clarke opened up about his role as DI and mentioned: “Irene Afful was an incredible find, a source of delight and gratitude given her past experiences – her journey to rise through the ranks, her isolation, being sidelined, and being told ‘for your safety,’ yet she was a black belt.
Listening to her account, having experienced it herself, was incredibly enlightening. We weren’t trying to turn the story into reality, but since she had lived through it, anything she shared felt like a valuable pearl of wisdom that I eagerly absorbed and applied in crafting Ellis’s character.
She recently shared with me her account of joining the police force, detailing her process of enlistment, as well as the two detectives who advocated for her promotion to Detective Inspector (DI) and supported her throughout this journey.
Despite having faced significant racial prejudice prior to this point, she persisted with determination, understanding that being part of the institution would provide her an opportunity to effect change not only for herself, but also for her community.
However, the vital lesson Clarke gleaned from her was resilience. Despite appearing small, she possesses immense strength – holding a black belt in Judo and being self-reliant.
She added: “It was taking that steely grit and her humour, actually, being able to look at it 25 years on and the madness that happened, just having some humour about it as well.”
The new detective drama only comprises of three episodes, but are all feature-length and follow Ellis and her right-hand man DS Harper (Andrew Gower), who are sent to various towns in the UK in order to help their struggling investigations.
According to the series overview, “Ellis, as a Black female police officer, often faces dismissal and oversight. Yet, she’s an exceptional homicide detective, driven by her pursuit of justice, and possessing a heartfelt empathy for those in need.
The show is penned by Paul Logue, recognized for his contributions to Shetland and Vera, as well as Sian Ejiwunmi-Le Berre, who has recently adapted Agatha Christie’s “Murder Is Easy” for the BBC.
She mentioned that based on discussions with Company and Channel 5, it seems they are planning to produce a fresh detective series, each episode being full-length, starring an older Black woman as the leading detective.
It’s quite rare these days to find new series, especially detective procedurals, that aren’t adaptations but are original works, which makes creating a fully-fleshed out, intelligent character an enticing prospect I can’t resist.
“It was their idea, but one that I jumped on.”
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2024-10-25 23:34