David Oyelowo Comes To Benedict Cumberbatch’s Defense Over ‘Colored’ Comment

“Selma” star David Oyelowo has voiced his support for fellow British actor Benedict Cumberbatch, who came under criticism for using the term “colored” in an interview.

Oyelowo, who plays Martin Luther King Jr. in “Selma,” said at the film’s European premiere in London on Tuesday that people should focus on what Cumberbatch was saying — rather than the terminology he used.

The movie was nominated for best picture at the Academy Awards. But the fact it was snubbed in other top categories has led to a debate on diversity in the entertainment industry.

The Huffington Post