Casey Walsh talks Tall Tales & Murder
Rapper-turned-actor Casey Walsh discusses his lead role in the new RTÉ One darkly comic series "Tall Tales & Murder," created by "Love/Hate" creator Stuart Carolan. Walsh shares his personal journey into acting, including how he secured the role through John Connors and Stuart Carolan, and the deep personal meaning the character holds for him.
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This article provides insight into the creation and casting of a new Irish television series, offering a personal perspective from its lead actor. It's relevant for fans of Irish drama, Stuart Carolan, and those interested in actors' career transitions and personal stories.
Rapper-turned-actor Casey Walsh stars in RTÉ One's Tall Tales & Murder , the new darkly comic series from Love/Hate creator Stuart Carolan.
Full of gags, guns, and gold, and not the type of series to watch with nana, Tall Tales & Murder sees want-out car thief Paul (Walsh) and worn-out retirement home nurse Bridget (Ella-Lily Hyland) embark on the (mis)adventure of their lives.
Joining them are the previously comatose Dublin criminal Grinner (Aidan Gillen), Bridget's icy-yet-amorous boss, The Matron (Aisling O'Sullivan), and Bunny (Brian Doherty), a GAA-obsessed detective who valiantly tries to look out for Paul.
Below, Dubliner Walsh tells RTÉ Entertainment how he secured a lead role in his TV debut and why the character of Paul means so much to him.
I've been on a proper journey over the past four years.
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