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S1, Ep. 6 James Wilby
posted by merryaprilSTAFFMOD on February 21, 2017 at 2:54 PM
It took a while before I recognized that Sir Piers Giffard was portrayed by James Wilby since I hadn't seen him in a while. It wasn't until the scene in which he lit into Sir Robert Peel that it dawned on me probably because, once again, he was playing a pompous, constipated prig! I always enjoy his performances but honestly, I wouldn't mind seeing him in a role that's different -- e.g., a person who's likeable. If anyone can point out any, let me know because I've missed them!
Reply by genplant29
on February 21, 2017 at 11:36 PM
I think that even when he was young that Wilby tended to get cast in those general type roles. I guess it's aristocratic arrogance/disdain or whatever.
Reply by skeeter38
on January 30, 2018 at 10:29 AM
I remember seeing him play a gay man along with Hugh Grant and his character was not of the type you describe. He was sad and visited doctors for cures for being gay.
Reply by genplant29
on January 30, 2018 at 4:40 PM
skeeter, I remember Maurice (1987), the Merchant Ivory production you're referring to.