Andrew Scott on Playing Dark Roles: "I'm Just Interested"

Andrew Scott is earning widespread acclaim for his portrayal in 'Ripley.' The eight-episode series features Scott in the role of Tom Ripley, a character known for his cunning, deceit and violence. While Scott's performance has been lauded, the actor himself expresses hesitation about taking on dark roles on screen.

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the Fleabag star revealed his reluctance to delve into dark characters after his portrayal of a Bond villain in the 2015 film 'Spectre.' Scott admitted, "Doing evil roles is not a territory that I feel like I would want to go over again. Now that I know who I am a little bit more, I feel like the work that I’m just interested in doing is more in the grey areas."

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Scott also offered insights into Ripley's character during the show's premiere. In an interview with an entertainment portal, he described Ripley as an anti-hero, emphasizing that the character is the protagonist, not the antagonist.

Scott acknowledged the darkness of the role, noting the challenge of portraying a character with a vastly different ideology. Despite this, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play such a multifaceted character.

When asked about his attraction to the role of Ripley, Scott highlighted the character's prominence throughout the series and praised the writing for doing justice to the complexity of the character. He explained that he was drawn to the opportunity to immerse himself in the character, who appears in the majority of scenes.

Scott commended the writing for its wit, elegance and unique visual style, emphasizing its respect for the source material while offering a fresh perspective.

'Ripley' is now available for streaming on Netflix.