It’s a long way from the London care home he and his younger brother Kester spent their formative years in, after their mum died. Nelly sets out to clear his name, find the real perpetrator and save his daughter. “I’m bored of being asked questions about diversity. It's a real family home. Lennie James previously explained how growing up without a father and his close bond with his daughters shaped him Credit: Getty - Contributor. try again, the name must be unique, Please In London, we have a Renault Megane Scenic for the family, and for me, a Habana Retro scooter – the version with sensible handlebars. From the award-winning producers of Line of Duty and Bodyguard, 'Save Me' is a six-part thriller written by and starring Lennie James. In 10 years' time, I hope to be... back in London and doing what I have been doing, because I'm lucky enough to be working at my dream job, having failed to find work as a blind superhero. He never had to.

He was deservedly nominated for a Bafta for best TV drama, though the recognition was soured at a party when another TV writer insisted the nod only came because James is black. 'active' : ''"> It staggers me. Please, The subscription details associated with this account need to be updated. “ER,” he says, “had about 10 episodes where you’d go, ‘Do you remember that ER when ...’” But, in the main, he finds them boring. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. In LA, we rent a big wooden house about six minutes' drive from the sea, all open-plan with a sunken front-room and wood-fire. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Line of Duty's Lennie James: ‘I was 12 when I was first called the n-word – by a policeman’. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. “If a procedure takes 12 minutes, we would take 12 minutes to shoot it,” says James. “I'm assuming that for things like lunch together, we're not gonna be able to be to eat in one place eating lunch. 'active' : ''"> When her daughter goes missing, it brings her back to the estate – and to Nelly, who assures her he had nothing to do with Jody's disappearance.

Because, Fear the Walking Dead or any production were minimum 80 people, minimum, on a light day. “It's really not possible, certainly as far as in front of camera is concerned.”. Nordic Noir with an identity swap twist: Welcome to 'Twin'. “I don’t get arsey, but … Look, we’re in a privileged position to be making a living from acting. continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. I know it’s done with good intentions, but it translates as, “We’re. My greatest regret... is never getting to know my mum as an adult. With an all-star cast, ‘Face To Face’ may be the ultimate Nordic Noir. In Save Me, Nelly might just be…” - Lennie James, Stephen Graham and Lennie James in 'Save Me' Source: SBS. SAVE Me Too’s Lennie James has explained how growing up without a father and his close bond with his daughters inspired the thriller. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/what-ive-learnt-lennie-james-msgd329bf We talk about recent cases of police brutality and all the unwritten rules that apply for a black man: hands on the steering wheel, don’t get out of the car unless you’re told to, never make sudden movements, always be polite and humble even under aggressive harassment. My most valuable possession is... my laptop. Season 1 of Save Me is available to stream now at SBS On Demand. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map.

He told The Big Issue: “If I had a long weekend off, that was a good time to tackle the blank pages on Save Me Too. language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification, -1) ? But going back will reopen old wounds of Nelly the absent father and incomplete man, while also reawakening latent feelings that have long been buried. try again, the name must be unique, Please

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“Don’t think I didn’t try,” he laughs. real-world solutions, and more. He describes their three twentysomething daughters, all pursuing Ivy-league educations, as “Obama’s kids”: mixed race, confident, raised in the belief that any opportunity is theirs for the taking. "AMC, who is the network in charge of the show, are in consultation with experts to find the safest and best way, and the most functional way, of not just restarting, but restarting safely, and finding a way to remain safe,” he added. I don’t wish any ill on my dad but I never missed him. Please. Movie heaven... Harvey, followed by Mr Smith Goes to Washington, followed by It's a Wonderful Life, then The Sweet Smell of Success, before a cup of tea. I’ve tried to show them the things that matter without being that person.”, At the same time, he recognises that it would have been a wildly different experience had he had boys.

Sure, there might be more important inventions – I'm not being flippant – but football is not only a fantastic game, it does a lot of good, bringing people together and breaking down barriers. try again, the name must be unique, Please The moment that changed me for ever... was when my mum died. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? Lennie previously admitted he wrote the scripts for Save Me Too during breaks from filming Fear The Walking Dead. I have three daughters who are now teenagers, but when they were growing up I did the whole lot: washing, moisturising, plaiting in different styles – bespoke, of course. “Touch wood,” he says, knocking on the coffee table between us. As Nordic Noir phenomenon 'The Bridge' and its adaptations launch at SBS On Demand, we look at what makes the concept so remarkable.
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Lennie James interprète Morgan Jones, le père de Duane Jones et le mari de Jenny Jones dans la série d'AMC The Walking Dead. Always there, he can’t help himself. And he should have known better.” Still, mature though that response is, it must have been galling? For other inquiries, Contact Us. The thing he had written hadn’t gotten a nomination and, rather than pick on the other three writers in the category, he picked on the one who looked a little different. With the help of his community, Nelly will stop at nothing in his life-changing quest for the truth. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. All my money goes on... hair products, ballet lessons, piano classes, cello classes, various items of women's clothing and cosmetics, and none of it for me, might I add. Being so faithful to reality could be risky, I say, shortchanging the viewer of drama. "I don’t think we could realistically go back to work until we have a reliable, quick test that gives a result as quickly as possible, but also one that's cheap enough that we could repeat it every day or every two days, depending on what the best health advice is," he concluded. His mother, Phyllis Mary James, died when he was 12. Lennie James is married with three daughters and divides his time between London and Los Angeles. James lives in Los Angeles, California with wife Giselle Glasman. 'active' : ''"> In fact, he said coronavirus testing was the only way forward he could see for AMC to pick up where they left off. “I got lucky.” James has been working solidly since he graduated from London’s Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1988. View our online Press Pack. try again, the name must be unique, Show{{#moreThan3_total}} {{value_total}} {{/moreThan3_total}} comments, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful Enter your email to follow new comments on this article. He lives in the Swan Tower, Deptford, with girlfriend Martine ‘Teens’ Betts – the woman he happens to be sleeping with at that particular moment. 'active' : ''"> The home I grew up in... was a bog-standard, turn-of-the-century terraced council house, converted into flats. When I decided on the character of Nelly, the rest of the world opened up for me. “He’s a dick and he knows he’s a dick,” says James. James is a fan of Carribean Cuisines and loves to cook those cuisines.

View our online Press Pack. "And now this entire situation of like social distancing and all that, I'm sure when if we come back, the rules are gonna have to change, 100%.". It’s packed with vivid and compelling characters, played by an ensemble cast of sought-after British talent that includes Stephen Graham (Line of Duty), Susan Lynch (Happy Valley), Kerry Godliman (Derek) and Jason Flemyng (Primeval). "I'm assuming that the whole entire process of work will change completely," she stated. “But it’s incredibly refreshing,” says James. Lennie James as Glen Boyle in Critical The two met and worked together on the memorably gripping first series of Line of Duty in 2012. This uniquely British drama introduces an unlikely hero in Nelson 'Nelly' Rowe (Lennie James), he is a man whose days are bookended by his first can and his last pint. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Danay Garcia, 35, told ComicBook.com's Talking Shop that AMC will have to make some alterations to their workspace once they are able to return. Create a commenting name to join the debate. Me too, I want to say, but it seems a bit off, given that he has just spent almost a year away from home, to play smouldering Dr Glen Boyle, the trauma consultant star of Sky 1’s new series Critical.

Written with great warmth, humour and vivacity, Save Me is directed by Nick Murphy (Prey, The Last Kingdom, The Secret) with music by Dustin O’Halloran (Transparent, Lion). I would be less understanding of other people's faults. The show became BBC2’s best-performing drama in a decade and a second series was commissioned last year (without, of course, James). Claire, is now a sophisticated and accomplished businesswoman married to a successful music promoter, living in the leafy suburb of Surbiton. Please Lennie James, actor, playwright, screenwriter. Il y joue un mac le temps de quelques épisodes, dans ce feuilleton délirant où un entraîneur de basket décide de devenir gigolo. He's also starred in several other renowned hit movies and TV shows like Line of Duty, Jericho, and The last album I bought/downloaded... was the first Roachford album, because I heard "Cuddly Toy" on the radio last week and remembered going to see them in concert years ago. After his single mother died when he was 10, he and his brother lived in a children's home before being fostered, and had nothing to do with their father. My favourite work of art... "Try a Little Tenderness" by Otis Redding.

679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. “Jed was having none of it.”. Independent Premium. 'Years and Years' gave us an unsettling glimpse at the next 15 years, but let's focus on the here and now, and put these TV shows on your watchlist at SBS On Demand. ", Lennie James & Suranne Jones in 'Save Me' Source: SBS. What happens if they don’t? James was born in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, the UK on October 11, 1965. Lennie James: ‘I can be a bit fatalistic.’ Photograph: Antonio Olmos/The Guardian Born in Nottingham, James, 53, was raised in care after the death of his mother. People have guns and that makes a huge difference. Boys and men in our community need to be aware of the guy who gets up every morning and goes to the job that he doesn’t necessarily love, in order to support his family.