Street-casting - people like Katie Jarvis in 'Fish Tank,' spotted having a row with her boyfriend on a railway platform - has helped make actors raise their game. They have to. Joe Dempsie actorboyfriendcast Change image and share on social
When I was cast as Gendry, I didn't have any of the physical attributes the part required. I was astounded that I got the role, to be honest. Joe Dempsie astoundattributecast Change image and share on social
America has always fascinated me; it's a country where you can make it from one side to the other with no money, by hook or by crook. Joe Dempsie americacountrycrook Change image and share on social
Self-consciousness can destroy a performance. Getting rid of that is always good. Joe Dempsie consciousnessdestroygood Change image and share on social
I enjoyed acting at school and went to an acting workshop for kids in Nottingham. It was twice a week after school and free to go to - ITV subsidised it. Every now and again, a casting director would turn up. 'Peak Practice' became a rite of passage for us. It was the first job I had. Joe Dempsie actcastdirector share on social
It's amazing what a bit of soot and shaving can do for muscle definition, honestly. Joe Dempsie amazebitedefinition Change image and share on social
Concept is what makes actors raise their game. Joe Dempsie actorconceptgame Change image and share on social
I admire actors that consistently challenge themselves and play a wide range of different roles. Every actor has a reason for being an actor... it's boring to play the same person over and over again. People like Daniel Day Lewis, who completely transform time and time again, I look up to. Joe Dempsie actoradmirebore share on social
I'm a big fan of unflinching drama and bold drama. If you shy away from dark subject matters, there's only certain places for TV drama to go. If there are shows that can break through that and be brave, those are the shows that I personally enjoy watching. I try and do work that I would watch. Joe Dempsie bigboldbrave share on social
That's been one of the best things about doing 'Game of Thrones.' My social circle in London has more or less doubled just by doing it because nearly everyone is based in London. And I hadn't long moved to London before doing it, so it's been really great in terms of meeting people to hang out with while I'm there. Joe Dempsie basecircledouble share on social