Daniel Craig’s 2015 James Bond film Spectre was a highly anticipated project way before it even hit the silver screen.
Mainly because it was a follow-up to Sam Mendes’ 2012 critically successful Skyfall, the movie turned into an ambitious project. But not everyone on set was a big fan of their part in Spectre.
Andrew Scott
Sherlock actor Andrew Scott was certainly not happy with his performance in Daniel Craig’s 2015 iteration.
Playing a small but crucial role in Spectre, Scott looks back and claims how he was intimidated by it, and thus played it too safe.
Well, considering the obscene amount of money that went into Spectre’s production, it’s understandable why the Fleabag actor got nervous.
The Grandeur of The James Bond Franchise Affected Andrew Scott
Appearing in the James Bond franchise is often considered a huge opportunity for most actors and Andrew Scott was no exception.
The Fleabag and Sherlock veteran was offered the antagonistic role of Max Denbigh, in Daniel Craig’s 2015 iteration Spectre. Previously working with Sam Mendes in theatre, Scott was excited for the role.
Spectre (2015)
However, his feelings and experience changed after he arrived on the set of the 2015 project.
Apparently, the grandeur of the James Bond franchise and the amount of money that was pushed into Spectre’s production got the best in Scott.
Further, considering the expectations associated with the movie, Andrew Scott revealed how it affected his performance, during an interview with Vanity Fair.
Scott in Daniel Craig’s Spectre
“I’d worked with Sam Mendes in the theater. We did a play on Broadway together with Bill Nighy and Julianne Moore, and I loved working with them, so I was thrilled to be asked.
I found it difficult to be in that film. I think I could’ve just been a bit better.
I think I allowed myself to be a little intimidated by the budget and the history of the franchise, and I don’t think I attempted enough to be original.”
Admitting how he played the character too safely, Andrew Scott confessed to being intimidated.
During his discussion with Vanity Fair, the actor expressed how his previous work experience didn’t help him, as he failed to perform properly in Spectre.
Following the success of Daniel Craig‘s Skyfall in 2012, Sam Mendes and the producers had high expectations regarding the 2015 sequel. This particularly put performance pressure on Scott.
“I think I was maybe just not very confident, and one thing that I’ve definitely learned since then is that it doesn’t matter what the budget of a movie is.
The same thing matters, it’s just simply about really good stories and stuff.”
Andrew Scott recalled being intimidated by the James Bond franchise
However, following his appearance in Spectre and his experience of filming such a high-budget and highly-anticipated project, Andrew Scott learned a lot.
Although he believes that his performance wasn’t up to the mark, the actor discussed how the movie shaped his career.
“It’s just to remember that, as an actor, the space between action and cut is exactly the same on a small-budget movie, as it is a huge-budget film.
So to sort of attempt to still be relaxed and to experiment, I think to make a mistake and to make a fool of yourself is kind of important.”
Scott blew up his small role in Spectre due to his nervousness
Despite feeling intimidated by the movie, at least Scott’s experience didn’t sour the working relationship between him and director Sam Mendes.
