Tag: Vampire

Collider’s Exclusive Interview with Andrew Gower

Collider did a wonderful interview with Andrew Gower in which he got to talk about Gustaffson and their newest release “Flowers” but also his past and present acting work.

“Flowers” is also first time Gustaffson collaborated with composer Bear McCreary who Andrew met back in 2015 when he played Bonnie Prince Charlie on Outlander.

He’d seen a live version of “Flowers” that we recorded at St. Oswald’s Church, and he said, “Who’s on “Flowers”?” I said, “Well, no one.” I was in Manchester, he was in LA, and he said, “I want “Flowers.” We all celebrated in the studio across the pond.

Frankenstein’s Wedding

Frankenstein’s Wedding was only Andrew’s second acting job – and it also combined music in front of a live audience of 12,000 at Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds (UK).

Frankenstein’s Wedding, it felt magic. […] The beauty of imperfection.

You can still find videos of it on YouTube (you can find all links here).

Being Human

Andrew played vampire solicitor Nick Cutler in BBC Three’s supernatural comedy drama Being Human.

Being Human was really the thing that was a breakout role for you […]. I often cite Nick Cutler as being one of the best characters that came out of that series. It was such a fun series, and a lot of that is to the credit of how you were able to make this character so human and so relatable, and you sympathize with him and want the best for him.

Murdoch Mysteries

In his first “detecting” job, Andrew played none other than the Great Detective himself, Sherlock Holmes, on Canadian hit crime series Murdoch Mysteries. Or did he?

It was my first time in Toronto, Canada, and it was such a joy. […] And again, I went back, which I think means they liked me. [Laughs] It’s such an interesting character to play. I’ve always wanted to play Sherlock Holmes.

(Inspector) Ellis

My character just goes on this amazing journey in [episode 1]. It sets up a really exciting palette for the season. I’ve always wanted to create my own version of a detective. I’ve seen so many of them and l love so many of them, but I think there’s an amazing scope in that sort of drama.

Ellis (or Inspector Ellis as it is called overseas) is available to stream in the UK on My5 and in the USA on Acorn TV.

Please read this really wonderful interview, source of all our quotes in this article, in full:

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Andrew Gower On Playing Winston Smith In 1984

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Here’s another interview with Andrew Gower about playing Winston Smith in 1984 and what tempted him to take on the part. Being Human and Outlander (and their loyal fanbases) get a notable mention, too.

You’ve done some beloved dramas, like Being Human and Outlander. What’s the fan response been like?

Yes, both Being Human and Outlander are known for their loyal fanbases. The beauty of both of those jobs was that the characters were very removed from me. So I’ve been lucky to get off scot-free, without any strange encounters. The wigs, blood and strange onscreen faces/voices – they haven’t found their way into my day-to-day life. Yet.

Read the complete interview here.

1984’s Andrew Gower on Coping with Rats, Big Brother & on Getting His Teeth Into Being Human

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Theatre.com talked to Andrew Gower about playing the lead in 1984 and his time as Cutler on Being Human.

You graduated from drama school [the Oxford School of Drama] six years ago but are only now making your West End debut.
Yeah, which is funny because when I left drama school, I always envisaged that my career would be on stage; I never saw it going down the route of TV and film, so for this to be only my third theater job and in something so incredible and illustrious is really amazing.

Read the full interview here.

Outlander Season 2: Bonnie Prince Charlie, Fergus & More Roles Cast

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According to Access Hollywood Andrew Gower has been cast in season 2 of Starz’ hit TV show Outlander.

Andrew Gower, a graduate of the Oxford School of Drama, will play Bonnie Prince Charlie (Prince Charles Edward Stuart), who Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire Fraser (Caitriona Balfe) will meet in Season 2.

Charlie has a taste for alcohol and the ladies, and is determined to achieve glory, no matter the price.

Andrew hails from Liverpool (which is also where Stephen Walters, who plays Angus, is from). He played Caligula in NBC’s “AD: The Bible.” Andrew also is an alum of the UK’s “Being Human,” and the medical drama “Monroe.”

(Source: Access Online)

Andrew featured in Omnia

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The lovely ladies at Omnia, a free online zine, have included an article about Andrew Gower in their latest edition.

He’s very unassuming, small and skinny and rather awkward, but he’s an excellent actor, very emotive and funny, and absolutely deserving of everything good that comes his way.

You said it Daisy and Nancy!

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You can also read it here

Mark Gatiss interview

Mark Gatiss has been interviewed by EW.com about the finale of Being Human season 4, “War Child”. It’s a great little interview, made all the better by the question about the trailer:

Can you explain why he’s rubbing Cutler’s face in the preview?
Because I wanted to. I said to Andrew [Gower], “I just got an idea. I should run my hand down your face and stick my finger into your mouth. Is that alright?” And he said, “Yeah, whatever you like.” So I did it. What I like about it is it’s so invasive. First of all, he has those filthy fingernails. I thought, he regards this man as less than the dirt on his shoes and he should just show it. It’s also slightly pervy. I enjoyed that.

You can watch said scene here:

Hmmmmm….

Toby Whithouse talks Cutler

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EW.com have published an interview with Being Human executive producer Toby Whithouse about Being Human episode 4×07 “Making History”, a very Cutler-centric episode.

Does Cutler have any humanity left in him?
From the moment that he sees his wife killed, that’s it. It’s been interesting to look at the reactions to him on online. I’m very pleased to see that Cutler has a lot of fans. There are also quite a lot of people who are hoping that there is a bit of decency left in him and that he will redeem himself. That’s something Andrew [Gower] imbued in the character, because it wasn’t on the page. That people are having questions about him is a testament to his performance, because in my mind, the best way of telling if Cutler is lying is if his lips are moving.

Read the full interview here.

There’s also a lovely, spoilery review of the episode on the Independent website, full of gushing praise for Andrew Gower. And another gushing review on Cultfix, this time spoiler free.

The Cutler Movie

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If you miss everyone’s favourite vampire solicitor “Cutler, Nick Cutler” as much as we do, you might enjoy The Cutler Movie which recently appeared on YouTube.

It’s a complilation of all of Andrew Gower‘s scenes from season 4 of British cult TV show Being Human and it works amazingly well as a standalone. So even if you’re new to the world of Being Human, you might enjoy this one.

Huge thanks to YouTube user Speakhurst for providing us with this! Continue reading The Cutler Movie

Q&A with Toby Whithouse

The BBC‘s Being Human blog has posted the results of a fan Q&A with Toby Whithouse. Several of the questions involved Cutler’s (Andrew Gower) character and his subsequent demise, for example:

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However, it’s the revelation that we won’t see Cutler again that is the most shocking…

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We live in hope that…

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Read the full Q&A here.

Being Human 4×08 The War Child

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Being Human 4×08 The War Child

In the last episode of Being Human’s 4th season, the Old Ones, an elite group of extremely powerful, older vampires, have finally arrived in Barry Island. Their leader is Mr Snow (Mark Gatiss), an ancient, over 3000 year old vampire, who is less than impressed by the welcome the only vampire left standing, Cutler (Andrew Gower), can present him with.

In flash forwards, we get glimpses of the world, 10 years into the future with “War Child” Eve as a young girl, who is hunted by vampires. In present time, the gang at Honolulu Heights – Hal (Damien Molony), Alex (Kate Bracken), Tom (Michael Socha)  and Annie (Lenora Crichlow) – are making plans to stop the Old Ones from taking over the world, when an unexpected visitors comes knocking at their door.

Humiliated and disappointed, Cutler has had enough of his species and is determined to take his revenge on them. He will do whatever it takes to be remembered in history as the one who ended all vampires and fulfilled the prophecy of the War Child, whose true meaning was revealed to him by Mr Snow himself.

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