Tom Cullen: Confronting Demons and Perfecting Accents
Welsh actor Tom Cullen, star of the Channel 4 romantic thriller Trespasses, discusses his experiences in perfecting accents, harnessing fear, and confronting his demons.
“Why are men so angry?”
Cullen's involvement in the adaptation of Louise Kennedy's prize-winning debut novel is a source of pride for him. The story revolves around young Catholic schoolteacher Cushla, who falls in love with a married Protestant barrister Michael, played by Cullen, during the height of the Northern Ireland conflict in the 1970s.
Cullen was thrilled to be asked to audition, stating that he
“actually couldn’t believe that I was even being asked to audition”for the role.
Author's summary: Tom Cullen discusses his role in Trespasses.