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Let's start with your latest project with Sir Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi
Tell us a little about that
It's a sit-com about an old couple who have been living with each other for 48 years
And as is common in people who have spent 48 years together, there is some Viciousness
between them
But it's all warm, they do love each other There are nice bits where they show their
love It's really funny
And what about your character then, Ash? Yeah
He's a bit of a hunk? Who lives upstairs?
I don't know! Yeah, he lives upstairs from them and they take a fancy to him
You must have a laugh with Ian and Derek on set
Do you get star struck?
Yeah, at the start... It was a bit surreal really
We had a meal when we all first met each other "I'm having a meal with Sir Ian McKellen!
What on Earth do we talk about?!" But they're really nice and they made me feel
really comfortable
Your role in Vicious is totally different from your role in Misfits as Simon
Do you miss Misfits? It's been a while since the series ended
I do miss it It was something completely new concept
that hadn't really been done before So yeah
There might be something in the future!
We'll move on to the main reason I'm here today
To discuss Game of Thrones!
Which has gone mental over the last few months It feels like everyone in the world is watching
it Now, your character, we don't know much about
him at the moment Do you want to give us some info?
I can't really say a lot
Go on!
No... HBO will be coming in through the windows
With their sniper guns
You can see them up there...
Quite strict are they?
Well especially because this character becomes an important part in the future
And he's a big part of the books
Everyone who has read the books knows the character
So they didn't want to give too much away It's basically a reveal at the end of the
series
One thing we can disclose is your character is mental
I think acting is a bit of a game You're just playing
And luckily my character is playing and winning at the moment
If you think back to Simon in Misfits... And "Boy", we'll call him, in Game of Thrones
Do you enjoy playing these types of characters?
The about "Boy" is he's a lot of fun to play because he's so happy
So...
I see...
Even though what he does is horrible, it's nice
Simon was a lot more introverted Whereas "Boy" is extroverted
So it is a lot of fun to do that
Where were you filming?
They filmed in Iceland, Croatia and Morocco But I was just in Belfast
Gutted
It's fine
Maybe in series four?
Possibly, I'm not sure I know where my character is going to be
If you were to be in the 4th series, because we don't know yet
If they were to ask, would you say "Yes"?
Yeah!
Yes! Glad to hear it! Are you a fan of the series?
Did you watch it before you got the part?
After being offered the role, I watched it all
And I really enjoyed it. I think I watched two series' in a week
Which is a bit sad
I know a lot of people who have done that after saying "What's all the fuss about?"
It was work! I had to watch it to make sure I wanted to do it.
I really, really enjoyed it.
Do you have a favourite character?
It's between two... Tyrion Lanaster
He was amazing in the second series And then Robb Stark
Robb Stark? Interesting...
I like Jon Snow, I think he's the hunk
Boring!
He's so... wet! "I know how to do it!"
There is more to life than Game of Thrones. At least, I think there is...
But you're also a musician You've released 3 EPs...
Yeah
And do you enjoy making music?
I really enjoy it, when I'm not working It's lovely to make and share it
How would you describe your music?
I'm not sure...
It's quite acoustic-y The last EP was very acoustic
Your brother, Aled, is also a musician So which is the better musician?
Well, if I'm honest... Aled is probably a bit better than me on guitar
But we are very different
Do you fancy collaborating?
Yes, we'd really like to do it
Your music isn't poles apart
No... Well, Aled's voice is a lot gentler than mine
I've heard a rumour you're working on an album?
I've already started getting the songs together I'm working with a friend who will produce
it
When can we expect the album?
Dunno
Put a date on it!
Next year!
"At some point next year"... Will you do a tour?
If I can Most of the time
I could never go on a tour Because I don't know what I'm going to be
doing
It's hard
It's hard to organise
What can we expect from you on the acting front?
The next series of Game of Thrones Hopefully... Maybe...
I hope we do another Vicious Next year
A couple of films come out in the summer And then recording and writing the album,
hopefully
Exciting! Thank you for talking to us, best of luck for the future
And remember, if you see Jon Snow, send my regards
I certainly will!