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Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Matthew Goode used to be 'really shy' and 'blush' when he started acting
Matthew Goode used to be "really shy" and "blush" all the time when he acted. The Downton Abbey star, 47, never anticipated becoming an actor because he was always nervous performing. Matthew - who studied at London's Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art - told Best UK magazine: "My mum was into amateur dramatics, but acting wasn't something I ever thought of doing as a job until I went to university. I did drama at university and then a friend of mine, my flatmate actually, went to drama school, so I thought I would maybe just give it a go." The Watchmen star admits he found it "so embarrassing" blushing, but he didn't let it stop him attaining the career he still feels "very lucky" to have. Matthew added: "It wasn't easy because I was very shy when I first started acting. I would blush all the time, which was so embarrassing. But I stuck with it and with a lot of luck, it paid off. I still feel very lucky to do what I do." Meanwhile, Matthew recently admitted he thinks it's a 'good thing' his Downtown Abbey character will not appear in the forthcoming third film based on the series. He plays Henry Talbot in the hit programme, but won't pop up in The Grand Finale movie, with Matthew saying the absence is down to his work schedule. He told Radio Times ahead of the release of Netflix's Dept. Q: 'I was unavailable for the second because I was doing 'The Offer'. 'Then (for the third 'Downtown' movie) I was shooting (Dept. Q.) 'But I also b******* my knee, and I had to have an operation. 'That takes weeks to get over, so I was never going to be able to do it. 'And let's face it, he was edging towards becoming a bit of a wet lettuce. So maybe it's a good thing.' Matthew originally joined the Downton Abbey TV series in seasons five and six, before reprising his role as Henry in the first feature film released in 2019. His character married Lady Mary Crawley, played by Michelle Dockery, with their relationship becoming a beloved storyline. But Matthew's absence in the sequels leaves fans to imagine the couple's happily-ever-after. Currently, the actor is starring as Detective Chief Inspector Carl Morck in the new Scottish crime drama Dept. Q. Based on the popular novels by Danish author Jussi Adler-Olsen, the series follows Morck, billed as 'a brilliant cop but a terrible colleague', as he leads the newly created cold case unit, Department Q, often against the backdrop of an under-resourced police force.
News.com.au
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
British star Matthew Goode reveals dark reason Bond producers rejected him
Matthew Goode has revealed the dark reason James Bond producers rejected him moments after meeting him. James Bond bosses have been whittling down the long list of actors for years in a desperate bid to find the man who will replace Daniel Craig. Barbara Broccoli, 65, along with her brother Michael G. Wilson, 83, were the producers of the Bond franchise before they were replaced by Amazon MGM Studios for a massive $1 billion dollar deal in February. And before they chose Craig, Dept. Q star Goode revealed on Thursday's episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast that he was personally invited for a sit down chat with the producers who were seemingly interested in potentially having him be the new Bond before the role eventually went to Craig. However, sadly the meeting didn't go as the actor had planned. 'I didn't get to the audition,' remarked the star. 'But it was quite a funny one because — and she's gorgeous and just a lovely, lovely person — she was like, 'So what's your idea for Bond?' And I was like, 'My idea for Bond. We've gotta take it back to the books, you know? Really, we absolutely have to make this guy an alcoholic, a drug addict. He hates himself. He hates women. He hates a lot of people. He's in deep pain. He's brilliant at killing people.'' Goode confessed that his vision for the character didn't end up sitting well with the then producers, who swiftly dismissed him from the meeting. Goode reflected: 'I think by the end of the interview, she was like, 'Mhmm. Next.' I wanted to make it really dark.' 'I should have said was, 'But also incredibly charming.'' laughed the star. 'Ultimately, you know. What they did get was Daniel Craig.' Meanwhile, the rumour mill has been continually whirring as to who will take on the iconic 007 gig. But most recently, it was Aaron Taylor-Johnson who has dropped hints that he'll be stepping into Bond's shoes. The Marvel movie star, 34, recently signed a deal with Omega – the brand of watch the 007 spy wears. Omega has been supplying timepieces to the iconic movie character since the release of 1995's Golden Eye. When asked previously whether he would step into Bond's shoes, the Marvel star said: 'I find it charming and wonderful that people see me in that role. I take it as a great compliment.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Make James Bond an ‘Alcoholic, a Drug Addict. He Hates Women': Matthew Goode's ‘Really Dark' 007 Pitch Got Him Dropped From ‘Casino Royale' Auditions
Matthew Goode recently appeared on the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast and clarified rumors about him auditioning for James Bond. Before Daniel Craig was cast in 2006's 'Casino Royale,' a handful of actors such as Henry Cavill, Rupert Friend and Sam Worthington all went out for the part. But Goode, a relative newcomer at the time with credits like the Mandy Moore rom-com 'Chasing Liberty' and Woody Allen's 'Match Point' under his belt, never got to actually audition because he bombed his meeting with 007 franchise producer Barbara Broccoli. 'I didn't audition. I went in and met Barbara [Broccoli],' Goode said. 'It was quite a funny one because — and she's gorgeous and just a lovely, lovely person — she was like, 'So what's your idea for Bond?' And I was like, 'My idea for Bond. We've gotta take it back to the books, you know? Really, we absolutely have to make this guy an alcoholic, a drug addict. He hates himself. He hates women. He hates a lot of people. He's in deep pain. He's brilliant at killing people.''Goode continued, 'I think by the end of the interview, she was like, 'Mhmm. Next.' I wanted to make it really dark, but what I should have said was, 'But also incredibly charming.'' More from Variety What's Next for Denis Villeneuve's Bond Movie? Amazon's Wishlist Includes Jacob Elordi, Tom Holland and Harris Dickinson Denis Villeneuve to Direct James Bond Film at Amazon Mads Mikkelsen Reprises James Bond 'Casino Royale' Villain Le Chiffre for 'Hitman'-'007 First Light' Video Game Crossover Cavill did it make into the audition room but was considered too young to the play the role. Craig was ultimately chosen, kick-starting a new Bond era on the big screen that would reach an all-time franchise high with 2012's 'Skyfall' ($1.1 billion grossed worldwide). Craig exited 007 in 2021's 'No Time to Die.' Broccoli and co-producer Michael G. Wilson are no longer running the Bond franchise after they shockingly sold creative rights to Amazon MGM Studios earlier this year. Amazon recently announced that Denis Villeneuve has been hired to direct the next 007 movie, although no actor is currently attached to play the new Bond. In a new report from Variety, insiders said that Amazon is seeking a British actor under the age of 30 for to assume the 007 mantle. Per the report: 'Jacob Elordi, Tom Holland and Harris Dickinson are at the top of the list. Elordi is Australian, but that would not be a deal-breaker as far as Amazon is concerned; remember Aussie George Lazenby starred in 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service.'' Watch Goode's full. interview on the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast in the video below. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
New York Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Matthew Goode says he didn't get a James Bond audition for this ‘dark' reason
Matthew Goode knows exactly why he isn't a Martini-sipping 007. The English actor, 47, recently revealed he didn't land the role of James Bond – much less receive an audition. 'I didn't audition. I went in and met Barbara [Broccoli],' Goode said while on Thursday's episode of the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast. 9 Matthew Goode talks James Bond. JoshHorowitz/YouTube Broccoli, 65, along with her brother Michael G. Wilson, 83, were the producers of the Bond franchise before they relinquished creative control of the films to Amazon MGM Studios for a reported $1 billion in February. 'I didn't get to the audition,' Goode explained, 'but it was quite a funny one because — and she's gorgeous and just a lovely, lovely person — she was like, 'So what's your idea for Bond?' And I was like, 'My idea for Bond. We've gotta take it back to the books, you know? Really, we absolutely have to make this guy an alcoholic, a drug addict. He hates himself. He hates women. He hates a lot of people. He's in deep pain. He's brilliant at killing people.'' 9 Matthew Goode on the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast. JoshHorowitz/YouTube That wasn't the idea Broccoli had in mind. Goode reflected, 'I think by the end of the interview, she was like, 'Mhmm. Next.' I wanted to make it really dark.' Looking back, the 'Leap Year' star knew the detail he was missing, adding that what 'I should have said was, 'But also incredibly charming.'' 9 Matthew Goode in 'Dept. Q.' ©Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection Although, Daniel Craig, who landed the role and portrayed Bond in five films from 2006 to 2021, was a bit darker than his predecessors. 'Ultimately, you know,' Goode stated, 'what they did get was Daniel Craig.' Although he didn't take on the suave British Secret Service agent, these days, the actor stars as DCI Carl Morck on the Netflix thriller series 'Dept. Q.' 9 The UK screening 'Dept. Q.' Getty Images Meanwhile, Bond was created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming. The saga launched in 1962 with Sean Connery as Bond in the first film, 'Dr. No.' Pierce Brosnan brought a debonair 007 to life in four films from 1995 to 2002. Other Bonds have been David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, and Timothy Dalton. Rumors have swirled over who would portray the next 007 after Craig had his final adventure in 2021's 'No Time to Die.' 9 Daniel Craig in 'No Time to Die.' ©MGM/Courtesy Everett Collection Amazon MGM Studios announced on Wednesday that the next film has found its new director, Denis Villeneuve. The French-Canadian filmmaker, 57, said in a statement, 'I'm a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he's sacred territory.' 'I intend to honor the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come. This is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honor.' 9 Jane Seymour, Roger Moore in 'Live and Let Die.' Everett Collection (liveandletdie1973-fsct17) 'James Bond is in the hands of one of today's greatest filmmakers,' Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, added. Spearheading the franchise is Amy Pascal — who helped bring Craig in as Bond — and David Heyman. At Cannes in May, Harrison Dickinson addressed rumors that he was in the running to be the new spy. 9 Michelle Yeoh, Pierce Brosnan in 'Tomorrow Never Dies.' ©United Artists/Courtesy Everett Collection 'Jonathan Bailey is your first choice, so let's go with that,' quipped the star, 29, after the reporter stated Dickinson would be his third pick. 'That sounds like a good idea.' That same month, Denise Richards, who starred as Dr. Christmas Jones alongside Brosnan, 72, in the 1999 action/thriller 'The World Is Not Enough' threw her idea for Bond into the hat. 'I really don't even know,' the 'Wild Things' vet, 54, exclusively told The Post, before her husband, Aaron Phypers, 52, chimed in, 'I would do it.' 9 Roger Moore as James Bond. ©United Artists/courtesy Everett / Everett Collection 9 Pierce Brosnan in 2002's 'Die Another Day.' ©MGM/Courtesy Everett Collection 'He would be an amazing Bond,' Richards concurred, to which the wellness coach added, 'I could do it. No problem.' 'I don't even know who is in the mix,' confessed the Bravo star. 'I know they will cast someone amazing.' In March, Brosnan said it's a 'given' that the next man to suit up must be British. He added that it was also the 'right decision' for the franchise to be given to Amazon. 'It takes great courage for them to let go,' Brosnan expressed to the Telegraph. 'I hope that [Amazon] handles the work and the character with dignity and imagination and respect.' 'In this world that is moving so fast now, at the speed of light, [the takeover] does come with a certain lament,' Brosnan continued. 'I thought it was coming for some time, I guess, but I think it was the right decision for Barbara and Michael.'
Times
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
Alexej Manvelov becomes star in Netflix thriller Dept Q
'I am Akram.' Fans of Dept Q, the 'tartan noir' detective thriller that has been one of Netflix's most watched shows since its release last month, will recognise the understated way in which the former Syrian policeman Akram Salim frequently introduces himself. While the lead of the show is Matthew Goode, the Downton Abbey and The Crown actor who plays chaotic detective Carl Morck, the breakout star is Alexej Manvelov, who portrays Salim. Fans have gravitated to the character of relatively few words, propelling Manvelov, 43, to newfound fame in his home city of Stockholm. 'People are calling out 'Akram, Akram!' on the street and stopping me for selfies and to tell me how much they love the character and the show. Previously there has been a fleeting recognition or they think they have have met me before but now people are very excited,' he said. In the show, Salim is a civilian foisted on to Detective Inspector Morck, who initially treats him with disdain before coming to rely increasingly on his partner's support as they seek to solve a cold case missing person mystery in Scotland. Salim's enigmatic nature is accentuated by hints about his mysterious past, in which he was forced to escape Syria after working for its police force. Manvelov, who was born in Moscow to a Russian mother and a Syrian father of Kurdish descent, drew on his own family's experience to inform the role. 'My father had to flee [Syria] because he got shot when he was young. His mother told him that he had to leave but I don't know the whole story because he has never really talked about it,' he said. His father went on to study to become a translator in the Soviet Union and was gratified that Manvelov learnt Arabic as part of his preparation for the show. The Arabic phrases in the script did not make the final cut but Manvelov said that learning the language helped to make his accent more authentic. He also drew on his father's older brother for further inspiration. 'My uncle was a paediatric doctor and was very calm, very soothing and never rushed his speech,' he said. 'And he dressed exactly like Akram.' Manvelov said that the character has been so well received because his 'cool, mysteriousness' has resonated with viewers. 'We all want an Akram in our lives. He's a stable pillar in a chaotic context,' said Manvelov. 'He's quiet but he's really capable and is reassuring to the others because they know that they can count on him. Plus he has a lot of cool lines.' Along with some deadpan quips, Salim's reliability is underscored by the way in which he disables several villains throughout the nine-part series. • Dept. Q review — Matthew Goode's detective might be your next TV obsession Rather than always relying on a double, Manvelov did his own stunts for a couple of the sequences. Rob Bullock, the executive producer of Dept Q, said that there was 'no doubt' that Manvelov was one of the show's successes and that he had proved particularly popular with viewers of Middle Eastern descent. 'I hadn't fully appreciated that would be the case when we were making the show,' Bullock said. 'But that community have really loved seeing such a positive representation on screen. The fact that Akram was allowed to be a hero has been really important and significant.' The show, described as 'your next TV obsession' by The Times, was created by The Queen's Gambit's Scott Frank and based on a book series by the Danish writer Jussi Adler-Olsen. Producers are still waiting to hear whether Netflix will commission a second series.
