As a lifelong admirer of Jessica Raine’s captivating performances, I find myself enchanted by her down-to-earth demeanor and the fascinating tales she weaves from her rural upbringing. From sharing a sofa with her feline companions to navigating the remote control in her household, it seems that Jessica embodies the quintessential Englishwoman – a technophobe at heart, yet graced with an undeniable charm that effortlessly captivates audiences worldwide.
Jessica Raine converses with TopMob about the duration of three-season series, mistakes on Wikipedia, and her recent TV viewing preferences.
What’s the view from your sofa?
Generally, I’m more comfortable lying down rather than sitting upright. You’ll usually find a bar of Tony’s Chocolonely on the coffee table, one of my cats snuggled next to me, and a large TV in front – that’s where I find my happiness!
And who controls the remote?
When my son’s around or when it’s only Tom (Raine’s husband, also an actor), this isn’t related to the dynamics of our relationship. In truth, I struggle with technology and usually doze off regardless.
What have you enjoyed recently?
I’m extremely excited about Severance and Hacks, but unfortunately, I can’t watch season 3 of either in the UK at the moment. As for Colin from Accounts, I had the pleasure of meeting Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer at the Emmys, and they were just as wonderful as I had hoped. Despite my love for comedy, it often feels like I’m trapped in a box of trauma roles.
Your Wikipedia page says you’ve been acting from the age of 13. What was your first role?
The page mentions that I performed in Beyond Ballets Russes at London’s Coliseum, which is untrue, but I appreciate the misconception. The performances were more like community theater in a small town hall. I wasn’t one of those children who dreamed of having an agent at age seven. In fact, I had no idea that dancing could be a career. Having grown up on a farm and knowing few people in the industry, my goal was simply to continue performing for a living.
Wikipedia also says your family were bonesetters. That can’t be true.
It is true. If you had a bad back, you’d come to see the bonesetter. In Victorian times, we had one ancestor who got paid in silver, so he was called Silver John. The legend is that he was robbed, murdered, thrown into a lake, the lake froze over, and he disappeared until someone was ice skating and saw him under the ice. It’s a good story. I love all the myths of the countryside. There’s a lot of darkness, and you’re living with the cycle of the seasons and livestock. It’s very rooted. And I was a real tomboy.
Were you helping on the farm at dawn?
Growing up, our days were spent on the farm, though our contributions were minimal. We’d often construct bale tunnels, a risky endeavor involving handling heavy bales that could potentially destabilize the structure. However, as an eight-year-old, I didn’t give much thought to the danger. With three cousins of similar age and my sister around, we were a quartet of girls causing sheer chaos, mimicking army games. It was such fun!
Would you like to do some more action-based stuff, then?
In the second season of Devil’s Hour, I perform numerous thrilling stunts. In episode 1 alone, I hurl a man onto a table, who then elbows me squarely in the mouth, causing a blood capsule to burst from my lips and sending me flying into a bathtub. Frankly, I could pull off stunts all day long. However, during filming, I injured my disc, an agonizing experience. After that, we filmed season 3, and since I had completed my rehab, I eagerly requested the opportunity to do them again because I truly enjoy them!
Season 2 of The Devil’s Hour is on a whole other level…
Indeed, you may feel secure in your assumptions, but soon recognize that similar events occurred in Season 1, making this a mirror existence. The keen observer will undoubtedly catch on to this pattern. Furthermore, around the halfway point, another twist unfolds, keeping the suspense alive. I must say, it’s truly captivating! Rest assured, the intrigue intensifies significantly by Season 3.
Three seems to be a magic number — you did three seasons of Call the Midwife.
I ducked out halfway through series 3 of Midwife, so this is actually the longest I’ve been in anything. I’m not a huge fan of being in endlessly-running series. I get bored very quickly.
What was it like creating Midwife? It kind of hung on you for the first season.
In a more simplified phrasing: After putting a lot of effort into portraying Jenny, people often remark that I’m quite different from her in real life. However, it was Heidi Thomas’s exceptional writing combined with my hard work that made the character come to life. To be honest, I enjoy playing unconventional roles, especially bad girls.
Starting 18th October, 2024, I’ll have the privilege of watching The Devil’s Hour season 2 on Amazon Prime Video. If you haven’t subscribed yet, don’t miss out! You can sign up now for a complimentary 30-day trial.
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