Richard C. Armitage
Richard C. Armitage
improved peter
I think my fighting skills have certainly been improved by working with Peter Jackson.
call jackson peter
As an actor, you're like, 'Yeah, I want that phone call from Peter Jackson saying, 'You're my first choice for Thorin Oakenshield.'
alone excited finishing five jackson narrative peter rather stands
The narrative that Peter Jackson has put into 'The Battle of the Five Armies,' it stands alone as a film. Rather than just finishing off the story, it's like a whole new adventure all of its own. I'm very excited about it.
estate
I was an estate agent for three years. That was pretty grim.
lose possible work york
It is possible to work out of New York on film and television and still not lose your connection to theater.
mom
When I told my mom I was going to audition for 'The Hobbit,' she said, 'Well, you've always loved Tolkien.' And she was right.
dip episode good people turn
People like continuity, and the good old cliffhanger every week is something they enjoy. I enjoy it - I don't want to dip into just one episode when I turn on the TV.
draw low mum public whisper
My mum will not speak above a low whisper in public because she doesn't want to draw attention to herself.
feels method
You know, to an extent, Method acting feels occasionally lazy.
developer intense life mind terms
I'm a late developer in everything. I have a fast mind and fast metabolism, and I'm an intense worker, but in terms of life development, I'm way behind.
instant visual
I have a visual mind, so when I read a book, I get an instant picture in my head and it's very clear.
lived since york
I have been to the theater more since I have lived in New York than I ever really did in London working on a television show.
clerk cups menial properties quite round touring
I did quite a lot of menial jobs. I was a waiter, an inventory clerk touring round properties listing cups and saucers, and a laserquest marshal.
bit whether
I'd like a bit of a crack at some kind of anarchic comedy, but whether or not I'm skillful enough at it all, we'll see.