8 reasons why Preacher’s Joseph Gilgun is one to watch
There’s been one recurring comment appearing in the reviews for AMC’s Preacher, currently showing in the UK through Amazon’s Instant Video - that Joseph Gilgun is an example of perfect casting for his portrayal of Cassidy.
This will come as no surprise to anybody familiar with Gilgun’s work - very rarely can an actor show such great range in their work. Whether his character is angry, emotional, sick, timid or downright psychotic, Gilgun will undoubtedly completely captivate the viewer.
The great recognition of Gilgun’s work is surely set to continue as he makes his mark in America. Here’s why he is one to watch:
1. He was one of the main reasons Misfits was successful after Robert Sheehan’s departure
While many argued that ‘Misfits’ wasn’t the same once Robert Sheehan left, Joe Gilgun managed to intrigue the audience in a different way with his multi-faceted character, Rudy.
The character could be just as rude as Sheehan’s Nathan but Rudy had a little more emotional depth and honesty.
Arguably, the audience’s intrigue and interest in his character breathed new life into the show and kept the series going when even more new cast members were introduced.
2. He’s one of the few actors who has managed to play multiple characters on the same show, where you felt like you were watching different actors
It happens very rarely, but Gilgun portrayed three versions of Rudy in Misfits and managed to make you forget they were all played by the same actor, even though they looked exactly the same.
The intensity of all of the different characters proved that Gilgun crafted the stories and different personalities of each version he played.
3. His range on This Is England was incredible
Seeing Gilgun portray Woody in the This Is England movie and all three TV spin-offs was a true delight as we got to see so many dimensions and emotions of a character that we had quickly grown to love.
Having formed such a bond with the rest of the cast, This Is England ‘88 particularly showed his incredible acting skills as his character, Woody, had left the rest of the group and struggled to continue with life following the betrayal of his nearest and dearest.
4. He’s the kind of person we all want to be friends with
Watch or read any interview with Joseph and you will realise he is the kind of person who you would love to have a pint with down the pub. His humility comes across in every discussion and it quickly becomes apparent that he knows a hell of a lot about his craft.
5. He captured our hearts in Pride
In a cast full of such big names and characters, Gilgun portrayed Mike Jackson with such heart. The real-life Mike Jackson, who was involved with the making of the film, only had praise for Gilgun throughout the filming process and for the his portrayal in the film.
6. He terrified us in Lockout
While we fell in love with Gilgun in Misfits, This is England and Pride, he terrified us in his role as Hydell in Lockout, which also featured Guy Pearce and Maggie Grace. Hydell was completely psychotic and Gilgun completely stole the movie for his intense portrayal.
Whether he’s talking about his inability to find a girlfriend, bravely joking about his anxieties or discussing how he struggles to find where his character end and he begins, Gilgun always seems to be light, chipper and honest in his endearing interviews.
8. There’s no sign that he’s slowing down
As well as continuing to blow our minds in Preacher, Joseph will next been seen in ‘The Infiltrator’ alongside Bryan Cranston, John Leguizamo and Diane Kruger. He is also due to start production on ‘Six More Sleeps’ which will also feature Janet Montgomery.
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