Tom Cullen: Confronting Demons and Perfecting Accents
Welsh actor Tom Cullen, star of the new Channel 4 romantic thriller Trespasses, discusses his experiences in perfecting accents, harnessing fear, and confronting his demons.
“Why are men so angry?”
Cullen's involvement in the adaptation of Louise Kennedy's prize-winning debut novel is a source of pride for him. The story follows young Catholic schoolteacher Cushla, who falls in love with a married Protestant barrister Michael, played by Cullen, during the height of the Northern Ireland conflict in the 1970s.
Cullen recalls his initial reaction to being asked to audition, saying he
“actually couldn’t believe that I was even being asked to audition”.
Author's summary: Tom Cullen discusses his role in Trespasses.