Tom Brooke | Family, Love & Empire of Light
In this episode, we have the pleasure to sit down with the talented actor, Tom Brooke. He stars in the upcoming Sam Mendes movie, Empire of Light. Tom shared his experiences working with an incredible cast in one of my personal favorite movies, Pirate Radio, as well as his admiration for the late Philip Seymour Hoffman. We also discussed his work in popular TV shows like Bodyguard, Preacher, and The Crown.
Tom opened up about his daughter's adaptability while living in different countries and how kids have adjusted to the challenges of COVID-19. We also reminisced about his time working on the movie, Pirate Radio, which brought back memories of my own childhood aspirations of working in radio. Additionally, we touched on Tom's own childhood memories and growing up with his father, who was an actor as well.
We explored Tom's journey to becoming an actor, his preference for stage or on-camera work, and the life of a working actor with a family. We also talked about his role in the Sam Mendes project, Empire of Light, as well as how his mother's passing provided him the motivation to join the project. So, join us in this engaging and heartfelt episode, as we dive into the world of storytelling with the talented Tom Brooke.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
0:10:55 - Early Theater and Movie Influences
0:18:16 - Talking Shop at Family Dinner
0:23:53 - Empowering Girls Financially
0:28:44 - Theater Education and Voice Training
0:37:21 - Empire of Light Filming Process
0:41:36 - Movie Fandom and Inspiration
0:50:08 - Alternative Vocations and Memories of Kids
0:53:26 - Advice to My Younger Self
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Tom Brooke
Actor
British actor and London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts grad Tom Brooke has been working consistently in the industry for 15+ years and continues to take on memorable parts.
His next project is Sam Mendes’ highly anticipated film EMPIRE OF LIGHT, which will be released in the US on Dec 9, 2022 and in the UK on Jan 13, 2023. Starring Olivia Colman and Micheal Ward, the film is set in an English seaside town in the early 1980s and is a story about human connection and the magic of cinema. Tom plays the endearing cinema employee Neil who brings necessary levity and a voice of reason to the film.
Tom is a true character actor known for the range of his roles, from Thick Kevin in the cult-favourite THE BOAT THAT ROCKED to Michael Fagan, the desperate man who broke into the palace to speak with Queen Elizabeth, in THE CROWN. Other notable screen credits include PREACHER, BODYGUARD, THE DEATH OF STALIN, GAME OF THRONES, and SHERLOCK.
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