Ray Winstone on The Gentlemen, Gangster Etiquette, and Strictly Come Dancing
Summary
Ray Winston discusses his role as Bobby Glass in Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen, explaining how he interprets the character’s prison dynamics and the show’s blend of violence and dark humor. He reflects on his career, noting that he learned to read through acting and feels lucky to have entered the industry during a specific era. The conversation also covers his daughter Jamie’s appearance on Strictly Come Dancing, his West Ham support, and his preference for working with directors who value chemistry over social media metrics.
Topics discussed
Introduction and meeting Ray Winstone
Views on PR, podcasts, and Bad Boys
West Ham gifts and food tasting
Why he avoids talking about acting
Friends' reactions to his roles and career
Method acting, reading, and character creation
Playing Sexy Beast and working with Guy Ritchie
Natural swagger and acting coaching banter
The Gentlemen series and filming process
Bobby Glass character and prison life details
Class dynamics and script changes on set
Learning lines and the surreal chicken scene
The Gentlemen's success and expectations
Character dynamics and humor in Season 2
Rumors and a question from his mother
Childhood memories and daughter on Strictly
Casting chemistry and supporting his daughter
Family life, travel, and a past TV role
Mental health, work ethic, and West Ham
Origins in Spitalfields and #MeToo impact
Quote verification game and bollywood
Recurring nightmare and closing remarks
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