He was billed as a future James Bond.
He’s about to appear in the next Punisher movie.
He’s guest-starring in Steven Moffat’s upcoming Doctor Who adventure.
And he’s talking to us.
His work has also seen him killed by Paul W S Anderson … twice!
Theres the small matter ofHex, and his audio work on Blakes 7, too.
How wasThe Bank Job, and how was working with Jason Statham?
Jason is a Don.
I think his success speaks for itself.The Bank Jobwas great fun to work on.
Roger Donaldson is a top director and working on HD was a new experience.
It picks up every detail which is a blessing and a curse if you think about it.
Good film
TheNo 1 Ladies Detective Agencyis quite a project, too.
Is there anything you’re free to tell us about working on the film?
In fact they were all in the scene with me and it made for the most illuminating lunch conversations.
Botswana has an incredible future if it can wrestle the HIV scenario to the ground.
Anthony was a perfect Captain.
Talented man.Youre also in the newPunishermovie,War Zone.
What are you able to tell us about that?
Are you a fan of comics yourself?
And what did you make of the earlier films?The word reboot has been applied toWar Zone.
I can tell you its very dark and true to the Max series.
Youve appeared twice in Paul W S Anderson movies, and twice hes killed you!
How does that feel?
I will get my revenge inJonas Moore.
Paul recounted the story of going to seeResident Evilin Harlem.
When I was diced someone stood up and shouted Not The Brother, Not the Brother.
I think Paul took that as a positive and the rest is history!
Did he really write theAvProle with you in mind?
Was it an easy project for you to choose to sign up for?
What attracts you to his projects?
When Paul calls I respond.
I feel he has an incredible eye and vision of this film business.
Do you have a preference for any one of them?
I am a father and sometimes I want to stay close to home.
By varying the workplace it gives me space to breathe.
Can we talk aboutDoctor Who?
How did you come to be involved in the new series?
My agent got a call and asked if I would be interested in doing The Doctor.
Are you a fan of the show?
Are there any episodes in particular that stand out?
I think this latest incarnation is part of the brilliant tradition I mentioned earlier.
The Weeping Angels fromBlinkare a vivid memory.
Have you filmed your episodes yet?
Because youve landed a role in perhaps the most anticipated, the ones scripted by Steven Moffat?
Is there anything youre allowed to tell us about them?
Public support was amazing and the debate was very illuminating.
Were you a fan of that series too?
I was in a band whenBlakes 7was being televised so missed it the first time round.
I enjoyed the experience and look forward to doing more of it.
Youre worked on a fair few science fiction projects now is it a genre youre fond of?
I dont get to do many BBC costume dramas.
Woody Allen gets it done.
Regardless of money, style, criticism he keeps making movies.
He is an inspiration and it was an honour to be part of his work.
Also he encouraged me to improvise on screen and the results are there and they work.
What are your memories of working onHex?
Are you disappointed it didnt go on for longer?
Especially as it seems to be finding quite an audience on DVD.
Hex was a blur due to the workload.
I felt it was brave, bold and dangerous.
I took a left turn to do it and Im proud of it.
Is it true that you were approached about appearing in aHarry Potterfilm?
I would love to say yes but alas I was never approached.
Maybe I didnt push hard enough…such is life.
Your voice is very distinctive and must be a huge asset.
When did you first realise this was the case?
Thats kind of you to say its been an asset.
I have worked hard on my voice.
So far so good!
Luton Town has an amazing history mostly good but some bad.
Luton is full of good people who deserve good things.
Colin Salmon, thank you very much!
