ScreenTalk: Erik Thomson
From appearing alongside Lucy Lawless and baby ‘Stanley’ in the 90s ASB Bank ads, to headlining the hit Aussie drama Packed to the Rafters, actor Erik Thomson has built a solid career and a loyal fan base.
He has appeared in TV shows such as Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess, All Saints and The Alice, short films (Snap) and the features We’re Here to Help, The Black Balloon and Somersault.
In this ScreenTalk interview, Thomson talks about:
• Spilling wine over himself on his very first TV shoot on Marlin Bay
• Playing a US soldier in Bread and Roses
• Bringing a ‘Woody Allen’ touch to playing Hades in both Hercules and Xena
• How presenting the Australian travel show Getaway was not as glamorous as it sounds
• Why Packed to the Rafters has been a huge hit due to its ‘everyman’ approach to characters
• How a TV critic had to eat his words after claiming the show would not work
• Never dreaming he would have the career path he has had
This video is available on YouTube to embed and distribute via a Creative Commons licence.
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