Quebec actors miffed about cops taking roles but unions say nothing taboo about it
Montreal actor Steve Nash doesn’t have any law enforcement training but he plays the role well enough to pull it off onscreen.
Nash says he’s become typecast for these types of roles and has landed background parts on a number French language Quebec police shows like “District 31” and prison drama “Unite 9.”
“I would say it is difficult because I don’t have a background in that, the only training I have is stage combat and weapon handling,” Nash said in an interview.
But actors like Nash who compete for similar roles say they’re frustrated by a recent trend.