Actor David Tennant discusses his encounters with 'difficult' actors and the reputation of the acting profession.
The Rivals star David Tennant admits he “takes it personally” as he addressed “difficult” actors. The former Doctor Who actor admits that many people in his profession have a reputation for being “self-involved” and “narcissistic”.
David however believes that most of the actors he has encountered throughout his career have been “great”. The 55-year-old would even go so far as to say he enjoys hanging out with his contemporaries. He has, though, encountered some “difficult” personalities over the years. He made the revelation on the Inside of You podcast with Michael Rosenbaum.
When asked if he has worked with anyone he “can’t stand”, David replied: “I’m sure I have, I’m sure you have too.
“Most actors are great, I’d say, and I think it’s always worth saying that because we do have that reputation as a profession, of being self-involved, narcissistic, and awful. “But 95 percent of people might have a smattering of that but actually, they’re interesting people, they’re fun people, they’re creative people. I enjoy being with actors. I enjoy hanging out with actors.
” David however admits there are some people he struggles to work with. He explains these are often individuals who “get going” by being in a “bad atmosphere”. He continued: “But every now and again…the trouble is the industry indulges it because if somebody is worth something to a production, they are cosseted and protected and that breeds a behaviour. That can be difficult to navigate.
“I’m not very good with a bad atmosphere and I take it very personally and find it hard to operate. For some people it’s like their engine, isn’t it? They come on, they p**s everyone off, and that gives them a little bit of catnip. That gets them going.
“For me it’s the absolute opposite. If I feel I’m being accommodated, I want to flay my own skin off, so I find it very difficult to be around that kind of personality, that kind of energy. ” Rivals, based on Dame Jilly Cooper’s Rutshire Chronicles novel series, returns to Disney+ today . The first three episodes will be released at 7am.
Episodes will air on a weekly basis. A second batch of episodes are scheduled for release later in the year. David will be returning as Lord Tony Baddingham, the ruthless managing director of Corinium Television. He will be starring alongside the likes of Emily Atack, Aidan Turner, and Alex Hassall.
The official synopsis for Rivals says: 'In the second season, the battle for the Central South West television franchise reaches fever pitch as the war between Corinium and Venturer enters a dangerous new phase.
'More ruthless than ever, Tony Baddingham is determined to dismantle his rivals piece-by-piece, weaponising scandal and manipulating those closest to him to maintain his grip on power. '
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