Martin Compston is “comfortable” to be typecast by Line of Obligation.
The Scottish actor grew to become a family identify taking part in DI Steve Arnott within the anti-corruption police drama and whereas he felt being tied to certainly one of his earliest roles was irritating, he feels very in another way concerning the crime saga.
He informed The Guardian newspaper: “It wasn’t till sequence 5 that issues actually blew up.
“When Candy Sixteen got here out, I used to be 17. It did very well, but it surely grew to become a monkey on my again as a result of everybody thought: ‘That’s who you might be.’
“Now if I’m typecast, if they are saying ‘Line of Obligation is the most effective factor you’ll ever do’, I’m comfortable. I’m very comfy in my very own pores and skin and profession.”
The 2021 season six finale of Line of Obligation was watched by a staggering 17 million individuals and Martin could not be prouder.
He mentioned: “That 9 o’clock slot, whether or not it’s on a Sunday evening or over the vacations, it’s gold mud.
“You’re feeling such as you’ve obtained the nation within the palm of your hand if you happen to’ve obtained one thing good to point out them, and there’s no feeling prefer it.”
Regardless of his personal fan base, Martin thinks the actual enchantment of Line of Obligation is in Adrian Dunbar’s Supt. Ted Hastings.
He mentioned: “He’s turn into just like the nation’s uncle. A man who needs to do proper. Folks wish to root for the nice guys, and know there are good guys on the market, particularly in occasions like these.”
The Revenge Membership actor additionally has the second season of Crimson Eye hitting screens in January, wherein he performs the top of safety on the American embassy in London throughout a terrorist assault, and he loves the function.
He mentioned: “[There is so much] working about, speaking into your wrist, hand on the ear such as you’ve obtained an earpiece, that’s simply cops and robbers grown up. I really like all that. I stay for all that. Attending to play this kick-ass, ex-SAS agent, it’s good enjoyable.”
Martin can also be transferring into producing as a result of he finds it arduous to loosen up.
He mentioned: “You get that working-class guilt, you’ll want to do one thing.
“You’re all of the sudden considering, ought to we be filming this on a practice or a ferry? What’s cheaper? While you’re studying a script as an actor, all you’re considering is: ‘Why is the character doing that?’ You’re not considering: ‘That’s going to price us two days’.”