The fabulous Sharon D. Clarke MBE, actres, singer and 3 times Olivier award winner, talked to The Black List about her role in the brand new Channel 5 / Acorn TV crime drama Ellis.
Tell us about ‘Ellis’ from your perspective …
Ellis is an exceptional DCI. She is by the book, determined, stubborn and compassionate. A transient officer, who is parachuted in to stalled/failed investigations. Used to her presence being resented, being underestimated, unseen, she uses that as a superpower. She digs beneath the surface, her keen mind uncovering what others have overlooked or not seen. In episode 1 she works closely with DS Harper. (the wonderful Andrew Gower).Their relationship doesn’t get off to a good start, but over the episodes their partnership grows. Harper has much to learn from Ellis and Ellis has someone she can trust and bounce ideas off. They make a great team. If you love a good cop drama, Ellis will be up your street.
(Source: The Blacklist)
Read the full interview where she talks Ellis in more detail as well as her role in BBC series Mr Loverman and the upcoming theatre production of The Importance of being Earnest at the National Theatre London – alongside Doctor Who’s Ncuti Gatwa – which opens on 21 November 2024.
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