'Bridgerton' star Luke Thompson on facing scrutiny in 'The Lives of Others'
Actor Luke Thompson discusses his transition from the hit series Bridgerton to a stage adaptation of the surveillance thriller The Lives of Others. He reflects on his career trajectory and the challenge of portraying an idealistic playwright in 1980s East Germany.
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Luke Thompson talks about reuniting with director Robert Icke for his stage adaptation of surveillance thriller The Lives of Others .
For the millions of viewers who tuned in to see Benedict Bridgerton fall in love with maid Sophie in the megahit Netflix series, it may be a surprise to learn that Luke Thompson’s casting was something of a “curveball”.
The accomplished actor was focused on his stage career when he graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2013, cutting his teeth with Shakespeare at The Globe, as well as plays such as Jessica Swale’s Blue Stockings and Nina Raine’s Tiger Country .
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