Bill Nighy dreams of having a career in the action genre but quips it would be a bit ‘belated’. He stars in new Amazon Prime series Ride or Die alongside Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer
Bill Nighy as the Director in a new Amazon Prime series(Image: PRIME VIDEO)
Bill Nighy dreams of having a career in action films after a string of successful romantic comedy roles.
Best know for starring in beloved films Love Actually and About Time, the Hollywood star, 76, is now looking at a career in action films. He is starring in new Amazon Prime series Ride or Die alongside Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer.
It follows the story of a mysterious assassination agency, which is led by Bill’s character The Director. He loved being able to use guns in the movie and now is hoping for a successful career in the action genre.
“I played a hitman. It was the only other time I’ve ever used a gun, I think, until I got to this one, where I do actually shoot a pistol at one point. I’m always pleased for that, and I’m looking to do more of that. I want a very belated action career,” he told Metro.
“It is a kind of introduction to that world, to the world of romantic action comedy, you might say. So, I’m in the right world. I’m in the genre world. I like being in the genre world. I like it as a thing; I just find it kind of benign. Those kinds of films are beloved, and I like to be a part of it.”
In addition to his rom com roles, Bill has also starred in Pirates of the Caribbean where he played the infamous Davy Jones.
Speaking about the different roles he’s taken over the years, he shared: “If the writing is good, I’m always interested, whatever the part is. I’ve taken relatively small parts in things that I just wanted to be in, because I thought they were great projects and good things in the world.
“But it can be hard when you play smaller roles, where you come in halfway through the shoot and you only have three scenes to make your mark on the film. You’re not going to get more opportunities, so you feel like you’ve got to get it right first time.
“I’ve been unspeakably lucky. I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have worked with great people and then work with them again on numerous occasions.”
However, Bill insists he does take good long breaks from working, despite being on our screens a lot.
“It looks like I’m never off a film set, but I do get a lot of time off. I easily say ‘no’ more than I say ‘yes’, and in fact spend quite a lot of time loafing about,” he said.
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