Everyone was incredibly open about their experiences on camera and what their lives were like afterwards. Is there anything to recommend them to each other? I’ve asked for more, but they won’t put it in. I’ll do it all. Interview with Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge. 24th December 2019. [Laughs] Yeah. What you’ve seen in interviews is how he is on set. You’re going to jump off a skyscraper.” Spielberg calling: “I love heights. So you know it’s going to be very accurate. I did…They got a stuntman, put him in a wig, and dressed him all up like me. Boxing, obviously. Tom Brittney reads some sweet (and very welcoming!) Well, the last series of Grantchester threw a couple at me. “I met with the casting director as well as the show’s director and basically auditioned with the scenes that were in the actual episode. There aren’t that many naval battles in Grantchester and big explosions. It’s Tom Hanks doing what he’s best at. Email. When I saw the storyline and synopsis, I knew it was a story that needed to be told. I’m hoping we’ve achieved a nuanced, respectful and complicated version of what it means to be in that world. I’ve wanted to work with Amanda Abbington for ages, and now she’s playing my mum! Robson wins. My last question on the subject of hobbies is, do you think that Robson Green—your Grantchester co-star but also the star of Extreme Fishing with Robson Green—will ever take you along on a fishing expedition? I just kind of liked messing about, trying to make people laugh and performing. He does like talking about fishing a lot. But I think people will like it. But, yeah, the rest of the riding was all me. I think it’s a good idea. Recently having landed quite a few roles, he is currently starring in the BBC drama series The Syndicate. It still counts! Robson Green Interview: Grantchester’s Man for All Seasons Robson Green talks about Season 6, Geordie’s good heart, and his beloved castmates. Reggie has written a wonderful script. If someone makes me do heights, that’s something that I’d love to conquer, because I am petrified of that. But I’d love to be able to make my own stories and build together a good team of filmmakers and writers. Grantchester | Interview with Tom Brittney – Will Davenport. Subscribe to the MASTERPIECE email newsletter for the latest on new and returning shows, and more. Back to your mom, Lynn Brittney, a novelist and a playwright: she was also your first drama teacher. Brittney was in the middle of filming the BBC series The Syndicate when he booked his role on Humans. He’s not better than Robson, though. It’s insane, but also it looks like just such a huge blockbuster and something that I’d never in my wildest dreams think that I would be in. Pinterest. Tom speaks with American accent perfectly, and most of … And they were like, “Well, you could make this a job.” I was really fortunate to have them be like that because many other people would have parents who’d go like, “No, come on. I’ve started trying to pick it back up again. That’s great news! But hopefully it will be in the cinema one day. But he really was. Tom Brittney and Emma Rigby, stars of BBC Three show Make Me Famous, spill the tea on what they've learnt about duty of care on reality shows, what Love Island lingo they had to … When he’s actually on the reality show, although it’s never shown in our film, you get the impression Billy became a bit of a puppet. I fake it all. A lucky combination of classic good looks and on screen versatility means Tom Brittney is fast emerging as a star on the horizon, and has every chance of being here to stay. So everything that I saw on the trailer, everything that people have seen, is the first time that I’ve seen any of it, and I got goosebumps looking at it. They did one scene right at the beginning and then after that, I was like, “Look, I’ve got my license now, I can do my own stunts.” So this poor stuntman had to sit back. It’s about a clandestine team of detectives involving women at a time where they weren’t really allowed to be. Genuinely—although I made those [Corona Cooking Instagram stories] to try to be a little bit funny, although at the same time, that was actually what I was eating—I’m ashamed to say that I reverted to the diet of a student. Hopefully the social distance rules are lax enough that I can give Robson and Tess and Al and everyone a massive hug. Hopefully we can hug. What was your favorite one, and what was the strangest? Do you write songs? That’s why I love this film. Tom has a younger sister named, Rose, who is a trained dancer. By. If someone’s rich and famous, it’s a misconception to think they don’t have problems. The British actor returned as Lt. Jeremy Foster, a fan favorite character from Season 1 who came face-to-face with MacKenzie war chief Dougal MacKenzie on the battlefield in the “Prestonpans” episode. Tom Brittney made a surprise return to "Outlander" last Saturday night on Starz. Quick Questions with Tom Brittney. He’s just the most lovely, professional, just all-around good guy who’s just an inspiration. We met up socially distanced the other day and both watched a Jack the Ripper documentary. He has offered. I do think there is something lovely about people seeing you on the street and having a conversation with you, like they are your friends, because they have grown up with you. The producers are making an entertainment show, it’s not actual reality. I mean, the motorbike, although I didn’t pass, I still had to learn it and sort of get to know what a bike feels like. Time travel! Print. Why did you want to take the part?Every now and then you get sent a script through that really stands out and this was one of them. This story is fictional but reality TV has affected so many real people in the society we live in. We owe you our congratulations—I understand that you got your motorcycle license for this season of Grantchester! In an interview with MASTERPIECE, Grantchester star Tom Brittney talks riding that vintage motorcycle; cooking, music, and other off-screen endeavors; and reveals who’s nicer: Tom Hanks or Robson Green? It’s so scary when you meet those people, and you’re worried that they’re not going to be who you think. I mean, who isn’t? I said to the producers, “Let’s have an episode where me and Geordie make a band together, and we tour the world. It’s always great when you work with people who are passionate about what they do. It is said that women have a thing for men in uniforms. But I’d love to. In an interview with People in 2019, the Blue Bloods actress spoke glowingly of her co-parenting strategy with Tom Brady. Do you actually enjoy cooking at all during normal times, and do you watch a lot of cooking videos in general? I love history and I’d love to be able to visit different time periods. You can see they probably had a real connection while they were on the show, but it didn’t pan out the way they thought it would. I also took the time to talk to my younger siblings, cousins and friends who really engage with reality TV. News. It’d be great. He’s not in a place where he has any self-respect and just feels like he’s selling out. In a live studio interview on Yahoo News’ “Hot Mic With Brittany Shepherd,” Democratic candidate Tom Steyer discusses Trump’s Twitter attacks, his own billionaire status, and takes questions from first-time voters in the audience. I think we’ve both helped each other a little bit. interview_subject: Tom Brittney mp_interview_content_0_question: We owe you our congratulations—I understand that you got your motorcycle license for this season of Grantchester ! And I’d love to direct, as well, one day. We’re not pointing the finger. Tom Brittney made a surprise return to “Outlander” last Saturday night on Starz. Why did you want to make this film?Billy (our lead character) has a place close to my heart. The first One Show of 2019 has James Norton and Tom Brittney talking to Matt Baker and Alex Jones about the latest series of Grantchester. So that’s the next thing on the list. Even if that’s not really him, he has to put it on. I’m starting, now that we’re getting to normality, to go, “Hey, I might have guests around soon. Nov 15, 2015. Twitter. Tom Brittney worked his way up through the acting ranks.. One-off appearances in the likes of Casualty and Doctors led to a stint on the Starz hit Outlander before Brittney landed a recurring lead role on ITV's Grantchester, replacing James Norton as the crime-solving clergyman. He’s probably one of my favorite chefs and presenters I love to watch, so I’ve been watching a lot of him. Tom is a fresh face, with a comedic attitude. Viber. Funding for MASTERPIECE is provided by Viking® and Raymond James, with additional support from public television viewers and contributors to The Masterpiece Trust, created to help ensure the series' future. They’ve been sensitive with it. And we forget about crime, and we get into the music industry.” I think it would be brilliant. Tom Brittney was born 26 October 1990 in Gravesend, Kent, but trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. But, yeah, next series I think I’ll get some nice candid, behind-the-scenes shots. What can audiences expect from the show?The biggest takeaway for audiences would be to give them a bit more compassion towards people on TV. But, yeah, I don’t know, I think it’s very different from Grantchester. But, no, I haven’t got to do anything too crazy yet. Tom Brittney properly hit the public eye when he joined hit ITV drama Grantchester as the new lead Reverend Will Davenport last year, and now he has a couple of excellent projects set to catapult him further into hearts and minds. So if I can put it on my Instagram and gently put it out in the world, it might build my confidence a bit. Have you done any photography on the set of Grantchester? The actor, … I better get my culinary skills up to scratch.” But I do watch a lot of Anthony Bourdain. Congratulations on some really big releases following soon after Grantchester airing in the U.S. You’re starring in a new show called Make Me Famous on the BBC, and you’re in this highly anticipated Tom Hanks feature film, Greyhound, which was moved from its theatrical release to Apple TV+ because of COVID, which must’ve been so hard. He stands at a tall, rangy height of 6 feet 2 inches or 1.88 m. He has a hobby of photography. Find out, and binge all six episodes of Grantchester Season 5 with PBS Passport, an added member benefit! It’s not that simple. ReddIt. Probably one of the proudest moments of my life was getting that—it was the third time—lucky. A lot of people aren’t as lucky, to be able to have parents, both her and my dad, who wanted me to become an actor. related_content_links_0_open_in_new_window: related_content_links_1_open_in_new_window: related_content_links_2_open_in_new_window: related_content_links_3_open_in_new_window: related_content_links_4_open_in_new_window: related_content_links_5_open_in_new_window: related_content_links_6_open_in_new_window: Maybe we could go together, two vicars and Robson going on a fishing trip, Grantchester Season 6: Everything We Know About the Next Season, Robson Green: Grantchester's Man for All Seasons, Tessa Peake-Jones: Grantchester’s Splendid Mrs. C, Al Weaver: Grantchester's Lovable Leonard Finch, Making Grantchester: Behind the Scenes with Lauren Carse, Tom Brittney & Robson Green's Virtual Reunion (and Songfest!). You need to get a normal job.” So, yeah, I do have a lot to thank them for. Linkedin. It’s one of those things that, again,this would be the perfect time…I really feel like I failed lockdown, because everyone’s going to come out learning a language, or they’re all going to be ripped and better at guitar, or other skills, and I’m kind of a bit lazy. I mean, I get goosebumps at the fact that I’m standing next to Tom Hanks. We’re asking questions. Billy is stuck in the middle of this branding limbo. Well, I’m in it. In normal times, in the old days, I really loved cooking, but I’ve dropped it a little bit. Thanks to their honesty I was able to build characters who reflected elements of their experience. Michelle is a savvy businesswoman who turns the whole thing to her advantage. I’ve never been on a better set than that. She didn’t make it easy for me, which was good. 5 years ago. I wish I could say yes, but he’s terrible. I’ve actually just started a film company with a friend because we’re developing a TV show, an adaptation of one of my mom’s books. I think it’s one of those things, if I put it on Instagram…Playing guitar or sometimes singing is just way more scary than acting for me. There are parts of Billy that I can recognise in myself as an actor, for example, insecurities about the way I look and worrying about scrutiny from others. Yeah, I’ll have a go!”. And you did all your own riding? Tom Brittney cut a dapper figure as he filmed scenes for the sixth series of ITV crime drama, Grantchester in Cambridgeshire recently.. They don’t want a caricature on their show because they know that it won’t last and people will see behind it. Anyone who follows you on Instagram knows that you are a quarantine nutritionist and chef. We’d like to hold you to that! I feel bad—I feel like he needs to go with James [Norton] first because I don’t think they ever got to go. We filmed in this set and studio with green screen. No reality TV star is two dimensional - they all have lives and families beyond Instagram and Twitter. News. I’ll do every aspect. Darryl Griffiths. Tom Brittney: actor, man of many voices, photographer, secret champion of the Frisbee. Have you worked with any of the cast members before?No! Where do we meet Billy?We meet Billy in the casting chair with the producers, and Billy thinks he has to put on a character for them. '” That would’ve been…dammit, why didn’t I do that?! How long have you played? Yeah. It’s the same with Emma Rigby’s character, Michelle, who was on the reality show with Billy. Grantchester star Tom Brittney talks all things Season 5 -- and more! Oh, you don’t know how many times I’ve pitched this idea, and to have it in the show, as well. In an interview with Parade, Brittney said he’s passionate about photography, as well as acting, and photographs a lot in his spare time. EXCLUSIVE: Grantchester and Greyhound star Tom Brittney’s Wild Nest Pictures is teaming up with Trevor Birney’s Belfast-based production … EXCLUSIVE: Grantchester actor Tom Brittney, who will next be seen alongside Tom Hanks in WWII war movie Greyhound, has partnered with actor and … It is, yeah. This project has caused me to reflect on myself in a lot of ways. I am very proud of that. I don’t think he was too…He still got paid. MM’s Denisa Niculescu Interviews Tom Brittney (Outlander) Published. What are you most looking forward to when Grantchester can finally begin filming a new season? I just did a job, just before lockdown happened, where I played a modern-day soldier, with a sniper rifle. I’ll operate the boom! So it was the first time I got to fire a gun, and that was pretty fun. I’d always kind of wanted to run around in the desert pretending to be a soldier holding a gun, so I got to tick that one off the list. What do the casting producers want from Billy?I think it’s different to what Billy thinks they want. That set’s just our happy place. It is true. These reality TV shows are on so often now that people think they know who they have to be to be successful on those shows. What was that like? He moved to Devon when he was 12, where his mother taught drama. Mix. My relationship with fame, and the audience’s relationship with celebrity, have both changed. Interview with Tom Brittney Billy has understood that there are characters which work well on reality tv. He’s got a personal connection to the story. But then it made me learn sign language, I did sign language in one of the episodes. So he puts on bravado and he becomes an alpha male. WhatsApp. Tom Brittney Wiki Facts. Billy is no different. Reggie also knows some of this world himself - he’s in the entertainment industry. Grantchester star Tom Brittney talks all things Season 5 -- and more! Brittney trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Each of the characters that have come from the show, Billy, Michelle and Helen, they all represent types of people who enter into reality TV and the different ways it can affect people afterwards. It was a joy to come back for another series. messages from Grantchester fans. I really would love to do those things. That’s another thing that I haven’t. It was cool to see how passionate he was about the subject matter. Share. Now, more than ever, it feels like this story needs to be told. But we also show the other side. When I decided to pivot to documentaries, I was able to do more because of BBC Three. This film will be the first thing that I’ve written and produced that will air in the drama space. But he has. I’m hoping that maybe, now that I’m an actor who is open to learning new skills, I’ll find a job where they’ll be like, “We want you to…Heights! And Tom Hanks is such a buff with World War II. Tom Brittney plays Billy in Make Me Famous. Robson Green Interview: Grantchester’s Man for All Seasons Robson Green talks about Season 6, Geordie’s good heart, and his beloved castmates. You know what? Yeah, we both love crime, and it’s quite a nice little collaboration. Did you speak to Reggie about the script?I didn’t meet him until I got the part, but we chatted about it when I did. He has offered many times, and I would love to. I mean, she was a tough drama teacher. I think me, being on a crime show, I can kind of go, “Well, these are some of the things I’ve learned about how crimes work.” [Laughs] We’re both very interested in the crime world. They are real people. Is it all bad?To be really honest I don’t think it is all bad. I have a unique relationship with that audience, because it has been over such a long time. Does this interest in photography extend to film in any way? In an interview about the project, the New York Times's Liz Day, senior editor for the documentary, told Yahoo Entertainment the intent of the film was … Has your mom given you any crime-solving insights that you’ve been able to bring to Grantchester or to your portrayal of Will? Reality TV is loved by those in it and those who watch it, but there are issues that come with that and this felt like an opportunity to tell a story which explores the relationship between reality TV, social media and fame. He even brought his camera to the … Read about our approach to external linking. That was the first skill that I learned. It makes him see himself in a different light and it forces him to face a lot of decisions. Did she influence or inspire your acting in any way? I think people are going to love it. I mean, first is what you said—obviously I’m glad it’s going to be out there and people can watch it, but I do wish it was cinemas. [laughs] No, I do. It’s going to be an amazing film. I love to do photography. Might we eventually see you telling stories from the other side of the camera? For her, fame is the ultimate goal. Britney Spears reportedly ‘has considered’ a tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey about conservatorship. He’s done his research. Telegram. We all know from films that fiddling with the … She did. Celebrity Interviews 'I used to take off days from school because I hated the way that I looked.' That was always something that I wanted to get into because, as an actor, hopefully you’re on a set where it’s kind of collaborative, and you get to put your mark on a character and maybe the script. He’s trying to work out who he is, off the back of being told who he is for a year, by strangers in the street, people he used to work with, or people who DM him on social media... with complex emotions like these, you can only fully explore this when you’ve got an actor like Tom Brittney, who is able to deliver those necessary layers and nuance. 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