PADDINGTON 2 - Brendan Gleeson (Knuckles McGinty) talks about the sequel & his short PSYCHIC
93Brendan Gleeson talks about playing Knuckles McGinty in Paul King's sequel to Paddington. The Irish actor also talks about his directorial debut with new short 'Psychic', a dark short that also stars sons Domhnall Gleeson and Brian Gleeson and which has been written by their brother, Rockadoon Shore author Rory Gleeson. Psychic will premiere on Sky Arts next year. Other roles from Brendan include Mad Eye Mooney in Harry Potter, Calvary, The Guard, In Bruges, Braveheart, Amongst others.
Interview by Graham Day for http://www.Movies.ie
More about Paddington 2 -- The much-anticipated sequel to the worldwide hit family film finds Paddington happily settled with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens, where he has become a popular member of the community, spreading joy and marmalade wherever he goes. While searching for the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy’s hundredth birthday, Paddington spots a unique pop-up book in Mr. Gruber’s antique shop, and embarks upon a series of odd jobs to buy it. But when the book is stolen, it’s up to Paddington and the Browns to unmask the thief…
A Heyday Films and STUDIOCANAL production, Paddington’s return to the big screen is helmed by BAFTA nominated director Paul King PADDINGTON, COME FLY WITH ME, THE MIGHTY BOOSH written by Paul King and Simon Farnaby PADDINGTON, YONDERLAND and the MINDHORN.
Paddington 2 is produced by multi award-winning David Heyman producer of all eight of the HARRY POTTER films, GRAVITY, THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS, FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM.