A very talented actor, Craig Fairbrass has had his share of well-known roles, from a 2-year stint as Dan Sullivan on the hit British series EastEnders to his first major gig as Delmar in Cliffhanger followed by a stint as an indie actor in Hollywood and his most recent run as real-life gangster Pat Tate in the Rise of the Footsoldier franchise. And we watched it back and I said, that’s the kid. FB:  Brings back memories of mine. CF:  The emotional side of things. FB:  We all do but you know what I mean. Wow! It made it easier for me because every time the cameras roll, she had that look in her eyes. CF:  It all depends on the part. Well, I’ll be honest with you. She was very, very real. You know how it is. I’m not a gamer though. In all of our scenes together, it was natural because we are both very similarly styled actors. Yes! I was lucky to have jumped at the chance to play the role. Especially in my business. It’s an absolutely A1 movie! By Sally Morgan. Thanks for the kind words though man. She’s an incredible actress. When it came, it was disturbing and very horrible. CF:  Such a great show but I say that about so many shows. I dreamt that one day, praise god, I’d get the chance to play a character like that. You’re kind of being forced to play a happy scene, then laugh, party or fight in the next. I hope you stay safe too. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. He directed a film called HYENA. So that really worked well. It was a good script. A relationship between a personal trainer and the guy he trains. There’ a repetition at play that feels like you aren’t really trying at some point. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. We wanted the fights to be real, and the dismembering of bodies and the blood. 4:57pm 03.11.2017 Entertainment • Interview by Jack Beresford. They brought me in and had me do four different characters. The shooting schedule’s been getting shorter and shorter. He knows that part of London. It’s a black and white arthouse film. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. In cinemas and on demand from this Friday is the new crime movie Villain, an exciting new film starring the legendary Craig Fairbrass. They were really good to me at one point. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. I’m sure it’s fun playing the bad guy. The men. If I had a fucking dollar for every time someone said that to me. (Laughs)  FB: (Laughs) Whatever it takes! He’s all smiles when his brother Sean is waiting for him on the outside. It was a turning point in the film for me. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Copyright 2001 Gale, Cengage Learning. It means nothing. I so want to be in this show. There’s a lot of bad movies that come out of America. After a most recent appearance as the lead villain in Jesse V. Johnson’s Avengement, Fairbrass stars as a man on a rocky road to redemption in Villain, coming to VOD and Digital on May 22 from Saban Films. (Laughs). Then it became a big game and spun off to other games. It’s so refreshing to talk to someone like yourself, who’s an American, who still appreciates a good film regardless of the budget, actor, or size of the film. He was a victim of circumstance. CF:  I had problems as an early boy on the education front and was asked to leave. They changed it last year. FB:  Is there anything else coming up that you’d like our readers to know about?CF:  Yes. The film is more than redemption for Eddie, but it also revolves around his familial relationships in terms of his brother Sean and daughter Chloe. He’s all smiles when his brother Sean is waiting for him on the outside. We spent about a week chatting things through, just talking. CF:  Thank you Freddy!FB:  Thank you Craig. He just loses it. Is it just me or should you have had a key role in GAME OF THRONES man? They've delighted fans worldwide for decades with hit singles such as Whatever You Want and Rockin' All Over The World.Red Carpet News TV talks to original Status Quo members Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi about their latest big screen adventure Bula Quo! Do not miss our exclusive premiere of Ninja Sex Party's hilarious video-WONDERING TONIGHT. So yeah, I know what you’re saying. Me and my dad. Change ), Becoming a “Villain”: An Interview with Craig Fairbrass, Becoming a “Villain”: An Interview with Craig Fairbrass — WorldFilmGeek | Fantasy/Sci-Fi FILM & WRITING FESTIVAL. Copyright © 2020 Farlex, Inc. | All rights reserved. I had kept hearing how good it was and being told I should be on it. I always get offered roles and do a lot of roles where I play these tough eggs, or guys as you would call them. MUSCLE is  a very prestigious film about toxic masculinity. Villain comes out on May 22 and if you want to see a human story revolved around the world of London gangs, this is a film you need to see, especially because Craig Fairbrass gives an amazing performance. My guess would be the action because it was minimal, but it was very brutal when it was depicted. Izuka is someone who is really moving through the ranks. The brothers still own the bar and they get to work fixing it up. I’ll get out and kill now for one. Big words! What attracted you to take on the role of Eddie? FB:  My son is a huge fan and wanted me to ask just that. It’s black and white and directed by Gerard Johnson. -- 9 total posts, Freddy with a few Blu-rays of the home invasion thriller/horror titled THE OWNERS to give away -- 7 total posts, Barbarella Interviews SCARE PACKAGE's Jeremy King -- 15 total posts, Barbarella Journeys to 2067 with Seth Larney. VILLAIN follows Eddie Franks (Craig Fairbrass) as he gets out the clink. I am lucky enough to have done five or six games. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. It is very difficult to the luxury of time. Terms of use | People saying they’d heard I’m doing the next Call of Duty. I know what you’re getting at because Scorsese, all of his films have a heart to them. CF:  Yeah, you got to be double prepared, let’s put it that way. We also hear from the band's co-star Laura Aikman and director Stuart St Paul.Check out our other videos for the other interviews. Matthew Wright's Column: My blonde bombshell; FILM DEBUT IS ROLE TO DYE FOR. So finally, are there any new films in the works that you can talk about? I’m touching over fifty movies now and I’m either the villain or the good guy. I watched that 21 BRIDGES last night, directed by Brian Kirk. As a deep character study styled family drama, all wrapped up in a gangster film, VILLAINdoesn’t disappoint. I love those films about men who’ve had enough out of life. She’s a f**king powerful actress! You got to stay on your toes and be ready for everything. FB:  I can’t make excuses but we love our Michael Bay! It comes out in June. I’m not at the top but I’m not at the bottom. (Laughs)CF:  Damn. OTR: OFF THE RECORD; Shock soap scenes are cut Tamzin too sexy for TV. The brothers still own the bar and they get to work fixing it up. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. But we needed it to underpin the story. She had a naturalness about her. Which is what happens in life. Track it down. VILLAIN is available on digital and VOD May 22nd! Problem is there’s two slags in front of him. BIANCA AND RICKY BACK TOGETHER IN THE SQUARE; Stars return to EastEnders. I watched Villain and I loved it! He grew up on the streets so he knows it so much because it’s much like himself. All the geezers. When I do get lucky and sometimes, this happens, something will come across my desk where there is a little bit more going on. You can make a film for millions of dollars, that’s shit. ( Log Out /  Philip’s a lovely human being because he’s not cold and like me, he knows it’s a team effort. Premiere Interview with star Craig Fairbrass. Something more interesting about the character. She got it because when your dad spends ten years in prison, and he comes out and just wants to reconnect with his family and do the right thing, as you said, the chemistry was there and it really worked well. Interview: Adrian's back in the saddle; Former Peak Practice star Adrian Lukis on the pain and scandals behind the making of sexy drama The Hunt. CF:  I used to spend a lot of my time in LA, before I realized, what the fuck am I doing? I went on Twitter and said I’d done about 4 or 5 games and my phone started blowing up. CF:  Oh, that’s interesting. Get a business up and running. Published at: May 22, 2020, 3:51 p.m. CST by Freddy Beans. Ya know what though? I was a kid growing up watching these movies. VILLAIN follows Eddie Franks (Craig Fairbrass) as he gets out the clink. By... 4 play; What's new on CD, film, video and DVD. I’ve been told I look like the guy who loses his eyes in the end in it, Justin Long. VILLAIN follows Eddie Franks (Craig Fairbrass) as he gets out the clink. Last year, you were excellent as the villain in Avengement and here you are now playing the opposite in someone who wants to go straight. That’s awesome. I can hold my hand on my heart that it all worked out. Did you agree or disagree with his moves in this movie? Craig, it’s been a pleasure and I hope you stay safe. I’d kill to play a mob villain. And I have to say you had such natural chemistry with George Russo [who plays Sean] and Izuka Hoyle [who plays Chloe]. When the violence came, it had impact and made you think. My favorite modern day horror film is JEEPERS CREEPERS. I'm a bad lad - but you like it; Craig Fairbrass has turned up the heat - and turned on the viewers - as the man at the centre of EastEnders' bizarre... Matthew Wright's Column: Here's the Guv news ..now the bad news. CF:  Listen to me here Freddy. Premiere Interview with star Craig Fairbrass.With 128 million worldwide album sales, two OBE awards, a million neon lit 'Sold Out' signs and a record 108 appearances on Top of the Pops; Status Quo are indisputably one of the most successful and enduring forces in popular Music. What was your favorite component of playing Eddie Franks in VILLAIN? Characters are much more interesting when they have a weakness. One minute, you’re doing an emotional scene. We did a lot of prep. VILLAIN is available in the states May 22nd on digital and VOD. and what fans can expect from their adventures in Fiji. All we wanted to do was make the best possible film we can. Status Quo Bula Quo! FB:  It shows right off that if you fuck around with Eddie too much, it might not be a good thing for you. Someone who has that bit of vulnerability. FB:  I think for many years now, American film has gotten stuck on that big explosion. You make on hundred independents a week in the U.S. I loved those old Hammer horror films as a kid. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Honestly speaking, playing heroes and gangsters are very similar really. https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Interview%3a+How+I+muscled+into+the+Square%3b+Craig+Fairbrass+talks+about...-a072206367. I’m in the middle ground where I’m working and making good films and I’m happy. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Eddie has a strong moral code he lives by. CF:  It’s every day. It was a lot of fun, great experience. (Laughs)CF:  (Laughs) Now I have a visualization of you and I’ve never laid my eyes on ya. Privacy Policy. This site is © 1996-2020 Ain't It Cool News.