Men in Suits: The Realistic Optimist’s Denisa Niculescu talks to Tom Brittney
It is said that women have a thing for men in uniforms. I am not entirely certain about that, as I always enjoy more a man in a properly made sharp suit, but I do know it might be a valid statement for some of my friends.
Coincidentally however, I did notice Tom Brittney while he was playing Lieutenant Jeremy Foster in Outlander. And from what I’ve understood before meeting him, that role did have quite an effect and he ended up with quite a few fans. But he has however been involved with other multiple projects (UnREAL, Humans, The Syndicate) and he has also tried to put some time aside for another passion/job, photography.
Now, I knew he was young, but didn’t know what exactly to expect as a way of being. We met in a very casual way, somewhere in Shoreditch, and ended up chatting for longer than expected over a glass of G&T. Tom is natural, passionate and funny. A fresh face, and a smart man behind it, with lots to say. We debated multiple subjects and I got the chance to discover an incredibly talented person who I am certain will impress us all as the time goes by. From time to time, I get to notice people with potential and thanks to the nature of what I am doing, I get to meet them. It is inspiring to see young hard working people that know they will succeed if they do their job properly. And it’s fascinating how some of them don’t just settle on one thing and, like Tom, pursue and want to be known for both.
How did you start acting? Why acting actually?
I sort of had artistic inclinations since I was young. I did drama classes as a kid and my mum was actually my drama teacher back then. She used to be very strict and would take things seriously, even if we were just children. After that, most of my A levels were film related, even if now I wish I would have tried something else as well. And drama school followed, from which I graduated two years ago. I think I went for acting because I liked playing different people and because I didn’t want a very serious job. Laughs.
You’ve had a lot of television projects, what do you picture yourself doing next: theatre or film?
Definitely film. There is a lot of work going on for both of them, but I am just fascinated with film-making. Also, I find it nice that at the end of a movie you are able to see everyone who has worked on it. Doesn’t matter what role you served, everyone is there, present on the credits, from the famous actor or actress to the guy with a small crew position who moved some lamps around and set up some of the lights. Apart from that, with a play I am not certain if I would have the patience to play the same thing over and over again for a number of months. I have a friend who was just cast in one and he will have to do it six times a week for a full year. That, even if some don’t realise it, is a lot.
What about a shorter role? When you’ll be famous and you won’t have time for more than three or four months?
Laughs. Oh, yes. That maybe yes. I might do it if I like the play and the character. And if it will last just a few months.
Who would be your favourite actor and actress?
Tom Hanks would be my favourite actor. I believe that he is a great actor, but I like him also because he seems a genuinely nice guy and I value that in an actor once they get to be famous. Actress – Charlize Theron.
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If you want to know more about Tom, he is as active as he can be on his official Twitter and Instagram pages, and he also has an Official Website dedicated to his photography. Have a look, I bet you’ll find something you’ll like.
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