As a seasoned cinephile with a penchant for intriguing family dynamics and captivating performances, I found myself eagerly anticipating The Split. The Defoes’ complex relationships resonated deeply with me, as someone who, despite having a small immediate family, has always been fascinated by the nuances of sibling rivalry and camaraderie portrayed in various works of art.
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NICOLA WALKER
Were you surprised to be saying ¡hola! again to the Defoes?
The Split is billed as a legal drama, but it’s really a family drama.
Speaking of my family, it’s not very large – just myself, a brother, which makes the complexities of sibling relationships intriguing to me. At times, my sisters can be remarkably hurtful without thinking, yet they quickly forget their actions. When we filmed such scenes for the first time, I was taken aback, while those with sisters were simply nodding in agreement.
What does your Christmas Day involve?
So you prefer new year?
Ah, it seems you’re reflecting on resolutions for the new year. Fitness and diet are top priorities, along with getting organized, but somehow these changes never seem to materialize. So, I guess what I’m saying is, I plan to lay low until around mid-February, and then reemerge as the somewhat unpredictable me that you’ve grown accustomed to.
So no new year resolutions or ambitions for work in 2025?
To be honest, the idea of sharing my interpretation of Lady Macbeth with the entire world has never crossed my mind. Instead, my passion lies in delving into contemporary British literature and the thrill of receiving an email containing a fresh, unread script is truly exhilarating for me.
STEPHEN MANGAN
What will your Christmas be like?
Since our parents are no longer present, my siblings and I celebrate Christmas with our spouses’ families instead. This means my wife’s family, which includes her three brothers and mother, joins us for a week or so in the countryside during the festive season. There’s an enchanting quality to spending time together amidst the bleak winter landscape.
In 2021, you portrayed Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” during the holiday season. Is it enjoyable for you to work around the festivities?
After my father passed away in 2013, I chose to work during Christmas as a means of avoiding the emotional burden. The thought crossed my mind, “What’s the point if he isn’t here?” Matthew Macfadyen and I performed “Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense,” which helped me navigate through a tough period. Playing Scrooge at the Old Vic was an absolute delight, explaining why the production remains popular and actors yearn to be part of it.
Why is that?
In most roles, I seldom encounter such drastic transformations. What makes Scrooge intriguing is the journey from a man who’s been tight-fisted and unforgiving for so long, to one who finally learns to open up. Portraying that internal struggle is captivating fun. One reason this tale still resonates strongly, even after 180 years, is because it’s a story many men can relate to. Scrooge builds walls around himself as a defense mechanism against pain, but eventually, he reaches his limit and collapses under the weight of his isolation. In essence, he experiences a breakdown. However, fundamentally, it’s a tale about redemption.
Why do we like stories with happy endings?
It seems to me that we’re all aware of how our individual tales unfold, and yet there’s an undeniable yearning, a desire for narratives where the conclusion surpasses our personal experiences. This can be seen in religions like Christianity, which offers eternal life, or Buddhism with its belief in reincarnation. It’s as if we crave stories that promise brighter endings than the ones we currently have.
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2024-12-13 21:38