Helen Mirren says questions over her role as Golda Meir are ‘utterly legitimate’

Helen Mirren says questioning over her role as Golda Muir is ‘utterly legitimate’ (Matt Crossick/PA)

Dame Helen Mirren says questions over the choice to have her play Israel’s first female prime minister Golda Meir, are “utterly legitimate”.

The Academy award-winning actress said there was “a discussion to be had” about the suitability of certain actors for certain roles.