January 2010

I have been rubbish at updating my website. And i've been told off for it. But alot has happened in two and half years. I've had a child! Well my wife has, and i believe the baby to be mine. She certainly looks like me. Anyway i'm rambling. Basically 15 month old Jemima is my excuse for disappearing somewhat.

But now i'm back. Workwise i spent the end of 2007 and most of 2008 shooting a six parter for the bbc called "Apparitions" which somewhat divided opinion. Over 3 million viewers loved it. The press hated it. It started out as a two parter so the fact that we didn't get a second series is disappointing but besides the point really. I'm very proud of it. And it might just rear its scary head in a culty kind of way.

Last year was mostly about a series of plays at the Tricycle Theatre called "The Great Game" and it's coming back in the summer, to be followed by a tour of the US. The idea of a tour away from my wife and mini pest seems terrifying, but the project is a rare one i'd be stupid to miss. I'll post up a proper itinerary anon.

I've got quite a fun stint coming up on Holby City from Feb 23rd for a few weeks. The new consultant Toby Geddes, dancing in surgery, insulting every female in the hospital, and generally patronising everyone in sight, was a whole lot of fun to play. I'm hopeful he'll return to wreak more havoc.

Oh and as a postscript, I've developed an addiction for Ebay. Ten years behind the times as usual. Specifically i've been buying up (and framing to a pretty high spec) cards i used to buy and swap as a kid. Those horror top trump cards always rocked and they now take pride of place on my wall (albeit tucked away as my wife doesn't want the baby to see them...bloody spoilsport)

June 2007

I actually finally started writing! This time last year in fact, and this month will see the second draft of "The Horror - Being the Tale of Sawney Beane and his Diabolical Family" come to fruition.

I wrote the lead part with Viggo Mortensen in mind and as luck would have it i'm shooting a scene with him on a movie called "Good" in a couple of weeks! So he better get ready for me pinning him in a corner (steady ladies!) and pitching it to him. All reports from other actors on the job suggest he's the nicest actor in Christendom so at the very least I should be able to put it in his hands.

I'm also shooting an episode of "Primeval", getting chased and mauled by a Sabre Tooth Tiger (!) - nice to be working for Jamie Payne who I haven't seen since "Shackleton" but who I always liked. It's a fun little role too so I'm looking forward to it.

The other news is this revamped site and showreel, both the products of Jon Wright's hard work - ta Jon.