Hollywood star Richard Madden says there is a “thing going on” with him when it comes to choosing emotionally complex characters and while it may turn out to be mentally taxing, it’s the challenge he lives for as an actor.
In his upcoming Prime Video series “Citadel” and another Amazon Studios production “Killer Heat”, the actor deals with the concept of duality.
“In ‘Citadel’, it is the first time that I’m playing two characters within the same piece. Two human beings in one body, essentially. And that’s what really drew me to this whole concept. The idea of what character traits exist in you because of genetics or because of how you’re born, and what are learned based on your life experiences or childhood trauma that make you be the man you are today and inform your decisions,” the actor told PTI
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The show also marks Madden’s first collaboration with Indian star Priyanka Chopra Jonas and he said they brought out the best in each other. The duo apparently made heads turn with their sizzling chemistry while promoting Citadel at various premieres.
“I feel very honoured and lucky to have had this time with her and hopefully have more time with her. We work very well together. We are very different actors and that can be a real gift because we bring out the best in each other. We have a great dynamic together,” he said.
Apart from being an action-spy thriller series, the actor said “Citadel” also normalises the idea of diversity in Hollywood productions by incorporating creative minds from different parts of the world.
“I love that apart from bringing the diversity into a particular show, we’re having these other shows which are pulling in all of the talent from these countries. Everyone is having an opportunity to use their voice. The scale of this show is allowing the nurturing of talent from all these different continents and countries. And that is really exciting to me.” Madden said he has always perceived his profession as a collaboration from every aspect and “Citadel” fulfills that expectation.
“Citadel”, which recently had its world premieres in London, Rome, Mumbai, and Los Angeles , will start streaming on Prime Video from April 28.
