Charles Dance was exactly who I imagined as Justice Wargrave when I first read the book. When I found out he was playing him in the miniseries I was pleasantly shocked.
Love the fact that he says it's never the crew's doing if a production doesn't work... that's gracious and needs to be emphasised. They don't get the glory but they are always crucial.
I liked his comment about not ever having worked with a bad crew; most worker bees of a crew who are honestly trying to do their best, do their best; so yes, either a 'failure' is a bad script to begin with, the producer is a crook, the actors can't 'act'/are bad, or the director doesn't know his (I won't quote him), but most times that's it. One other is, but not too often, the 'public' isn't ready for a particular type of screenplay so no $ at the box office.
Charles Dance has such presence and poise every time I see him on the screen. He was cast perfectly as Justice Wargrave and even when he was just there and not having any lines of dialogue its impossible not to notice him.
I've just seen it, and it was amazing. I was so thrilled, scared and intrigued watching it. They all gave an gorgeous performance, every character was so very real. Agatha Christie is such a great writer. I love how I was so into the story that I kept pausing it a few times to get all the facts down and make my mind up about who could be the killer and who would die next. **SPOILER** After the judge's story was told I couldn't help but think he was innocent for sentencing a man to death. Especially because the man was smiling, it seemed too off for it to be a wrong decision. But of course when his brain seemed to be spattered all round, he wasn't a suspect anymore. I just couldn't think of anyone being the killer, not even the doctor who seemed sort of innocent as well. But he was too frantic to be a suspect. I think he was innocent of the murders on the island and the judge just asked him to make it seem like he was killed in order to arrange a way to get of the island for the both of them. So I kept waiting for someone to appear that might have been in the background of the flashbacks, one that linked them all. And just before Vera climbed up the chair I remembered her saying "there is nothing about a gun in the poem". Also the judge's death wasn't mentioned as a line from the poem. So a little doubt started creeping up in my mind, and then the door went open and Vera saw who it was. And I was sort of happy, that it was so clearly him. Because now I can go to sleep knowing it was all finished. I also liked how the judge compared himself with the serial murderer from the flashback. He is clear about the fact that he is also wrong in killing people and enjoying it, the only difference being that he is responsible for the death of guilty people...
Ok, so when I read the book I was pissed, but silent. Well for one the doctor was to trusting, or he was unaware. The characters were dying and the way they died made me appreciate to look for books, short stories and similar content. Still Agatha Christie will never be replaced. My thought aside, concerning a certain character, I highly recommend that you read the book.
The novel ends with Wargrave's confession, which he puts in a bottle and throws into the sea. They should have just let Dance read the whole thing in that epic voice of his.
I really appreciate what he says about adaptations and the importance of respecting what the adapter has put on the page for you. When acting in an adaptation, I still usually like to have read the source material, but I completely respect why he prefers not to.
"With great power comes great responsibility" is mentioned by his character in this film. Was this line borrowed from the late Stan Lee, or did Stan Lee take it from Christie?? 📚
I've actually heard that Agatha Christie thought that And Then There Were None was kinda silly for the murderer being able to tricks his or her victims nine times.
Absolutely amazing acting from Charles Dance, fantastic actor
I fully agree whit you
Charles Dance was exactly who I imagined as Justice Wargrave when I first read the book. When I found out he was playing him in the miniseries I was pleasantly shocked.
Charles 💃
Love the fact that he says it's never the crew's doing if a production doesn't work... that's gracious and needs to be emphasised. They don't get the glory but they are always crucial.
Charles's voice is beyond amazing. It's ineffable to explain how much I appreciate listening to it.
Finally! Someone who understands what it takes to adapt a novel or play for the screen.
Goddammit Charles Dance is just deliciously brilliant. I love his attitude so much
great book and film, wonderful actor.
Amazing actor !
I liked his comment about not ever having worked with a bad crew; most worker bees of a crew who are honestly trying to do their best, do their best; so yes, either a 'failure' is a bad script to begin with, the producer is a crook, the actors can't 'act'/are bad, or the director doesn't know his (I won't quote him), but most times that's it. One other is, but not too often, the 'public' isn't ready for a particular type of screenplay so no $ at the box office.
Charles Dance has such presence and poise every time I see him on the screen. He was cast perfectly as Justice Wargrave and even when he was just there and not having any lines of dialogue its impossible not to notice him.
Be... cause... He... is
A LANCASTER 😠
I love this actor!
.❤️ Charles.❤️ was fantastic in the role of judge , he anyway is a great actor.💎 , a attractive man , a gentleman , I adore him !!! 😘💕😍
I've just seen it, and it was amazing. I was so thrilled, scared and intrigued watching it. They all gave an gorgeous performance, every character was so very real. Agatha Christie is such a great writer. I love how I was so into the story that I kept pausing it a few times to get all the facts down and make my mind up about who could be the killer and who would die next.
**SPOILER**
After the judge's story was told I couldn't help but think he was innocent for sentencing a man to death. Especially because the man was smiling, it seemed too off for it to be a wrong decision. But of course when his brain seemed to be spattered all round, he wasn't a suspect anymore. I just couldn't think of anyone being the killer, not even the doctor who seemed sort of innocent as well. But he was too frantic to be a suspect. I think he was innocent of the murders on the island and the judge just asked him to make it seem like he was killed in order to arrange a way to get of the island for the both of them.
So I kept waiting for someone to appear that might have been in the background of the flashbacks, one that linked them all. And just before Vera climbed up the chair I remembered her saying "there is nothing about a gun in the poem". Also the judge's death wasn't mentioned as a line from the poem. So a little doubt started creeping up in my mind, and then the door went open and Vera saw who it was. And I was sort of happy, that it was so clearly him. Because now I can go to sleep knowing it was all finished. I also liked how the judge compared himself with the serial murderer from the flashback. He is clear about the fact that he is also wrong in killing people and enjoying it, the only difference being that he is responsible for the death of guilty people...
Ok, so when I read the book I was pissed, but silent. Well for one the doctor was to trusting, or he was unaware. The characters were dying and the way they died made me appreciate to look for books, short stories and similar content. Still Agatha Christie will never be replaced.
My thought aside, concerning a certain character, I highly recommend that you read the book.
PandaChi Which character are you talking about in that last sentence?
I adore Charles Dance, such an amazing actor and his takes in this interview are really thoughfull, too!
His best role ☺
I can't forget the last scene in the movie..
The novel ends with Wargrave's confession, which he puts in a bottle and throws into the sea. They should have just let Dance read the whole thing in that epic voice of his.
Nah I kinda like how the mini series dramatises it. Very fitting of The Judge to execute that way, spiced up from page to screen!
Tywin Lannister is truly a versatile actor able to play a WW1 era judge impeccably after ruling as Hand of the King
I really appreciate what he says about adaptations and the importance of respecting what the adapter has put on the page for you. When acting in an adaptation, I still usually like to have read the source material, but I completely respect why he prefers not to.
"With great power comes great responsibility" is mentioned by his character in this film.
Was this line borrowed from the late Stan Lee, or did Stan Lee take it from Christie?? 📚
He’s the perfect fit for the role!
Ladies and gentlemen, Charles Dance OBE (Game of Thrones, Dracula)
A Lannister always pays his debts
Papy Tywin 😍
Tywin for once not marrying his children off 😂
Actually the phrase is "Murder your little darlings;" I wonder if that word was deliberately left out, considering the source material?
I've actually heard that Agatha Christie thought that And Then There Were None was kinda silly for the murderer being able to tricks his or her victims nine times.
Signed
Lawrence Wargrave
1945?
actors , script were superb but the filmography could have been much better (IMHO)
Tivin lanister