Steve Coogan has said his BAFTA nomination for his portrayal of Jimmy Savile in The Reckoning feels like 'vindication' for taking on the risky role.
Since production began in 2020, The Reckoning has repeatedly come under fire. Actor Steve Coogan , 58, said the BAFTA nomination tonight is 'vindication' Steve Coogan has said his BAFTA nomination for his portrayal of Jimmy Savile in The Reckoning feels like 'vindication' for taking on the risky role.
Since production began in 2020, The Reckoning has been repeatedly questioned for potentially immortalising a serial abuser. Read More Steve Coogan opens up about feeling enormous responsibility playing Jimmy Savile in BBC's The Reckoning and describes the 'risk' of portraying the paedophile DJ 'Everyone had to perform their role very carefully to make sure the result was something that was legitimate, and a worthwhile endeavour. And not least me, playing the main role.
Viewers have claimed that Alan Partridge actor Coogan is 'eerily good' as Savile and they even turned it off due to his creepy portrayal. One other questioned: 'Did any of you watch the Savile programme last night? I tried but had to switch off.. too much.'
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