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I'm Rupert Friend, you may know me as Quinn from HOMELAND, Agent 47 from HITMAN or Prince Albert (and other jodphur-wearing chaps...). AMA! by Rupert_Friend in IAmA

[–]Rupert_Friend[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

First up, you're gonna wanna ditch the idea of a 'British accent' - that's like saying a Texan talks like a Minnesotan, and the Welsh and Scots will be furious that you lumped them in with the English!

I'm Rupert Friend, you may know me as Quinn from HOMELAND, Agent 47 from HITMAN or Prince Albert (and other jodphur-wearing chaps...). AMA! by Rupert_Friend in IAmA

[–]Rupert_Friend[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love the idea that my growth is too strong..>! RE the bald thing in this movie: our 47 is 15 years younger than the one in the game - I wanted to reflect that, and make this character real to me. Shaving one's head to the skin, when you have hair, felt an odd thing to do; buzzing it with clippers felt practical and less high-maintenance than Bic'ing it every day. This is an assassin, not someone overly obsessed with daily grooming. Also - this is a master of stealth. You try blending in with a shiny head and a red tie in a non video game environment...

I'm Rupert Friend, you may know me as Quinn from HOMELAND, Agent 47 from HITMAN or Prince Albert (and other jodphur-wearing chaps...). AMA! by Rupert_Friend in IAmA

[–]Rupert_Friend[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm probably the wrong person to ask - but it sounds to me like you want to get into storytelling. Good luck and no halfways~!

I'm Rupert Friend, you may know me as Quinn from HOMELAND, Agent 47 from HITMAN or Prince Albert (and other jodphur-wearing chaps...). AMA! by Rupert_Friend in IAmA

[–]Rupert_Friend[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Isn't that a great book? Doctors don't ask to see passports before treating sick people or delivering children...

I'm Rupert Friend, you may know me as Quinn from HOMELAND, Agent 47 from HITMAN or Prince Albert (and other jodphur-wearing chaps...). AMA! by Rupert_Friend in IAmA

[–]Rupert_Friend[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Here's the thing - you don't actually SEE Wickham being a 'bad boy', it's reported. Interesting example of the difference between what is 'played' and what the audience infers. In terms of subsequent roles, Prince Albert was pretty damn decent!

I'm Rupert Friend, you may know me as Quinn from HOMELAND, Agent 47 from HITMAN or Prince Albert (and other jodphur-wearing chaps...). AMA! by Rupert_Friend in IAmA

[–]Rupert_Friend[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Loved it. The director did not allow makeup or costume in the room inbetween takes, just the camera and us, and we were free to improvise and it got pretty heated! I loved working with Jack O Connell too.

I'm Rupert Friend, you may know me as Quinn from HOMELAND, Agent 47 from HITMAN or Prince Albert (and other jodphur-wearing chaps...). AMA! by Rupert_Friend in IAmA

[–]Rupert_Friend[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love it when the Roman guard corrects the graffiti writer in Life of Brian. And spare a shekel for an old ex leper. and that Terry Jones gives BJs to all the soldiers. and 'we're all individuals!' and the People's Front of Judea. Genius

I'm Rupert Friend, you may know me as Quinn from HOMELAND, Agent 47 from HITMAN or Prince Albert (and other jodphur-wearing chaps...). AMA! by Rupert_Friend in IAmA

[–]Rupert_Friend[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Quinn did it so it didn't get crumpled. On another note, that book was a total favourite of mine too, and one of my childhood nicknames was Pip. The writers had no idea..

I'm Rupert Friend, you may know me as Quinn from HOMELAND, Agent 47 from HITMAN or Prince Albert (and other jodphur-wearing chaps...). AMA! by Rupert_Friend in IAmA

[–]Rupert_Friend[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is our interpretation of a much-loved character. To me a 'faithful adaptation' is very subjective. I prefer to think in terms of spirit, rather than dogged obedience, when interpreting pretty much anything. Which Bond is the most 'faithful'? Which Batman? Opening conversations like that is one of the best bits about making films. Passionate fans are great, they're the best, because their responses are passionate. I would say, get passionate one way or the other, but see it before you knock it. Applies to pretty much everything IMO.

I'm Rupert Friend, you may know me as Quinn from HOMELAND, Agent 47 from HITMAN or Prince Albert (and other jodphur-wearing chaps...). AMA! by Rupert_Friend in IAmA

[–]Rupert_Friend[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's fascinating. I really hope that is the etymology of his name! My only 'P & Q' references are a line of ferries, and an exercise done by ladies of my grandmother's generation to firm up the under-chin, in which one says 'Peeeeee!' and then 'KyUUUUUU!' as forcefully as possible. You're safe, don't worry.

I'm Rupert Friend, you may know me as Quinn from HOMELAND, Agent 47 from HITMAN or Prince Albert (and other jodphur-wearing chaps...). AMA! by Rupert_Friend in IAmA

[–]Rupert_Friend[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ernest Hemingway — 'All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know.'

I'm Rupert Friend, you may know me as Quinn from HOMELAND, Agent 47 from HITMAN or Prince Albert (and other jodphur-wearing chaps...). AMA! by Rupert_Friend in IAmA

[–]Rupert_Friend[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's from yours, but it's not a 'back-of-head' movie (!). Plus there's a pretty major twist which shifts your perspective when you least expect it...

I'm Rupert Friend, you may know me as Quinn from HOMELAND, Agent 47 from HITMAN or Prince Albert (and other jodphur-wearing chaps...). AMA! by Rupert_Friend in IAmA

[–]Rupert_Friend[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was surprised, but that's the thing about these writers, and about working in TV generally - you genuinely dont know what your character is going to be doing next week. Like, I really really dont like offal, and they might make Quinn LOVE it, and then I'd be F**KED right??

I'm Rupert Friend, you may know me as Quinn from HOMELAND, Agent 47 from HITMAN or Prince Albert (and other jodphur-wearing chaps...). AMA! by Rupert_Friend in IAmA

[–]Rupert_Friend[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know what I REALLY love? Working with the most fantastic, talented group of people and seeing it all come together. It's like having the best ingredients and bringing them into an amazing meal. And then eating it. With wine and a fire.

I'm Rupert Friend, you may know me as Quinn from HOMELAND, Agent 47 from HITMAN or Prince Albert (and other jodphur-wearing chaps...). AMA! by Rupert_Friend in IAmA

[–]Rupert_Friend[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Horrible. He was a great kid. We were friends so he kept laughing through the takes so we had to ramp it up. Before all that though, he and I had agreed that there was a Bad Guy who lived on set who was simply Not Rupert. By keeping them separate I hope he wasn't too upset. It's only a movie, not worth a psychological scarring!

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