AccioMDL is still on hiatus but we just want to share Leed Rhinos’ Adam Cuthbertson’s newly launched podcast The Lockdown. The first episode debuts with a video call with Matthew Lewis talking the current Covid-19 pandemic, their careers, Leeds United and more.
Matthew: “One of the things that you get here is you've got to bear in mind as well that all of those people at the top, you know, whether it's your senators, your congressmen and CEOs that want to keep [inaudible] — they've all got very very good healthcare. But I think it's something like 26 million Americans are uninsured. 26 million Americans do not have access to healthcare.”
Matthew revealed he’s currently in self-quarantine after being in contact with someone showing mild symptoms.
Matthew: “The longer we don't do the social distancing, the longer period this will go on for whereas the quicker we all do it, as shit as it is, the quicker we get to go back to normal. The quicker Rhinos get to play on Friday night again, the quicker Leeds United could get promoted. The quicker we all do this, the quicker you can get that paycheck again.”
They also talked about the possibility of a movie being made in the future about the pandemic and if Matthew would audition for the leading part.
Adam: If there was by any chance a movie made about the situation, would you consider auditioning for the lead role?
Matthew: Yeah, of course. Who's making it? Is it you? Have you written it?
However, in mind, the lead role will be playing either be Boris Johnson or [inaudible]. Would you still consider that role?
Yeah, that's an Oscar waiting to happen.
Maybe not now but probably will one day because they do that about every global epidemic don't they?
I can't think of anything worse than a two-hour movie where the lead character is Boris Johnson.
Matthew also talked about Channel 5 TV adaptation of All Creatures Great and Small which he is a part of. The series is set to premiere in September according to Matthew although premiere date may be delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In the podcast, Matthew revealed he had to postponed recording ADR for the series due to his self-quarantine.
Matthew: “It's gonna be on Channel 5 in the UK which is for me is quite unusual but they've invested very heavily in drama and I think they've really gone about this the right way so I'm quite excited for Channel 5 to move into this new area which is not something that they've historically been a player in. It's a straight remake. It's set in 1937, it's heavily based around the books.”
We hope everyone is doing their part to be socially responsible so we can flatten the curve. Practice good personal hygiene, shop responsibly, wear a mask if you’re sick & see a doctor etc. If your country is in lockdown, don’t go out unless absolutely necessary and do practice social distancing if you go out. Most importantly, if you have been issued a quarantine or stay-at-home notice, please comply with all the instructions.
Follow the measures your country’s officials have implemented. Do not listen to and/or share unverified news. Also, please don’t be rude to healthcare professionals, grocers and all other essential workers. Be a responsible human being by taking care of one another.
