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David is finally talking about his upcoming Fox television series, Gracepoint. You know, the remake of the UK’s Broadchurch where he’s playing the exact same character?
For those who haven’t seen Broadchurch, it’s a compelling and dramatic crime story set in a small coastal town. The story follows the hunt for the killer of a young boy and the surprisingly numerous suspects in the community. Tennant and Olivia Colman both produced wonderful performances but it’s Breaking Bad’s Anna Gunn who will join this time around.
David told Entertainment Weekly it’s been “lovely” working with Gunn so far. “We’ve only done two days on set so we’re still at the beginning of our working relationship. But she’s very sparky and a fine actress and fun so far, which is a relief. We’re spending quite a bit of time together over the next few week,” he said. “She can take work very seriously but can also have a laugh which I think is important when working on something so intense.”
As for playing the same role, the actor said it’s been a “peculiar experience.” But as for why he said yes? “The fact I knew how good it was,” he told EW. “I knew what an exciting story it was and a lot of the same people are involved so I knew it wasn’t going to be turned into something … less good.”
If you’re a Broadchurch fan but wondering if Gracepoint is worth watching, Tennant also gave a few hints about changes.
"In terms of the ending, I’m just as in the dark as everybody else. I’m following the rumors in the press. Which is the same as the experience as filming Broadchurch. I’m told there will be a change, whether that’s a fundamental change or a tweak I have no idea. Certainly the pilot episode sticks very closely to the original as the story goes on it eases out a bit, there’s extra twists and turns, some characters are more developed. I think the story will go in directions that fans wouldn’t necessarily recognize."
The actor also said he’s still waiting to hear if he’ll be back for Season 2 of Broadchurch before worrying about Gracepoint going further than a “limited series.” You can't help but notice David's look in both the UK and US versions are very similar. EW asked him why:
“I think there’s something about the character that has a certain unattended quality to him. His personal vanity is low on his list of priorities,” he said, “So I think there’s something about being slightly unkempt that tells a story about that character that’s quite useful. So it’s a similar look. I also think there was also a notion that if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.”
What did you think of Broadchurch and will you be tuning into see Gracepoint? What would you like David's next project to be if YOU were his agent?
For those who haven’t seen Broadchurch, it’s a compelling and dramatic crime story set in a small coastal town. The story follows the hunt for the killer of a young boy and the surprisingly numerous suspects in the community. Tennant and Olivia Colman both produced wonderful performances but it’s Breaking Bad’s Anna Gunn who will join this time around.
David told Entertainment Weekly it’s been “lovely” working with Gunn so far. “We’ve only done two days on set so we’re still at the beginning of our working relationship. But she’s very sparky and a fine actress and fun so far, which is a relief. We’re spending quite a bit of time together over the next few week,” he said. “She can take work very seriously but can also have a laugh which I think is important when working on something so intense.”
As for playing the same role, the actor said it’s been a “peculiar experience.” But as for why he said yes? “The fact I knew how good it was,” he told EW. “I knew what an exciting story it was and a lot of the same people are involved so I knew it wasn’t going to be turned into something … less good.”
If you’re a Broadchurch fan but wondering if Gracepoint is worth watching, Tennant also gave a few hints about changes.
"In terms of the ending, I’m just as in the dark as everybody else. I’m following the rumors in the press. Which is the same as the experience as filming Broadchurch. I’m told there will be a change, whether that’s a fundamental change or a tweak I have no idea. Certainly the pilot episode sticks very closely to the original as the story goes on it eases out a bit, there’s extra twists and turns, some characters are more developed. I think the story will go in directions that fans wouldn’t necessarily recognize."
The actor also said he’s still waiting to hear if he’ll be back for Season 2 of Broadchurch before worrying about Gracepoint going further than a “limited series.” You can't help but notice David's look in both the UK and US versions are very similar. EW asked him why:
“I think there’s something about the character that has a certain unattended quality to him. His personal vanity is low on his list of priorities,” he said, “So I think there’s something about being slightly unkempt that tells a story about that character that’s quite useful. So it’s a similar look. I also think there was also a notion that if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.”
What did you think of Broadchurch and will you be tuning into see Gracepoint? What would you like David's next project to be if YOU were his agent?
David - Hot off the press!
It's a new year and there is lots of exciting news about our favorite actor!
:heart: David will star in a new Scottish TV drama called I Feel Fine set in Glasgow in the Eighties. The thriller follows the story of teenager Jonny White, who becomes embroiled in crime and drug addiction. Filming begins in October and I am very excited about this one as I am an eighties kid from Glasgow!
:heart: David won the Special Recognition award at the National Television Awards, and gets visibly choked up as people like his father, Billie Piper, and Catherine Tate sing his praises. David accepts his award for NTA Special Recognition
:heart: After years
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Allons-y!!! :love:
Long time no see faithful companions
I haven't been on here in a while due to work commitments BUT I have been not ignoring all the David Tennant goings on that's for sure!
So what has been your favourite David Tennant project this year? Are you a whovian who only has eyes for The Doctor OR does Shakespeare excite your literary side?
Here is some of the work David has been involved in (just in case you were too busy staring at his lovely face to notice the name of the show ;))
:star: Royal Shakespeare Company: Richard II
:star: Doctor Who 50th Anniversary
:star: Broadchurch
:star: The Politician's Husband
:star: The Escape Artist
:star: Spies of Warsaw
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Hi all so here is the latest news on the wonderful Mr Tennant. Enjoy ;)
:heart: New projects :heart:
Richard II - David is to star in the title role of Richard II as part of the Royal Shakespeare Company's new season. The actor is making a return to the RSC five years after his critically-acclaimed performance as Hamlet. The production will run in Stratford-Upon-Avon's Royal Shakespeare Theatre in October and November, transferring to the Barbican Theatre in London in December.
Escape Artist - David has been confirmed to star in new BBC One drama The Escape Artist. The three-part legal thriller has been written by Spooks creator David Wols
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They are filming grace point where I live, so I actually met David and got his autograph on my Doctor Who book after standing in the rain for two days.