Mark Gatiss talks Doctor Who's future, Bookish S2 & what he'd do next with Sherlock (4K)
Summary
Mark Gatiss discusses his career as an actor-writer, reflecting on his work on Sherlock, Doctor Who, and a recent James Bond marathon. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from the 2005 Doctor Who revival, including the evolution of "The Unquiet Dead" and "Victory of the Daleks." Gatiss advises young actors to create their own work and suggests Doctor Who may need a hiatus to regain its cultural impact.
Topics discussed
Intro: Doctor Who's Victory of the Daleks and show support
James Bond films: Spy Love Me, Never Again, and casting
Favorite Bond films and the need for humor in franchises
Relaxation habits and the importance of creative outlets
Reviving Doctor Who in 2005: Memories and early concepts
Writing Victory of the Daleks and the Unquiet Dead
Doctor Who's future: Resting the show and handling baggage
The creation and global success of Sherlock
Sherlock's modern setting and upcoming film trilogy
Working on Game of Thrones and Mission: Impossible
Nostalgia, The Odyssey, and working on Bookish
Recommendations: Widow's Bay, The Traitors, and Jesus Christ Superstar
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