Jodie Whittaker: Forgiveness, Doctor Who Secrets & Dream Role

Jodie Comer on ‘Frauds’: “You don’t usually see women of that age having that kind of response to each other”

Jodie’s latest role, however, gives her the chance to mix the dark scenes she often plays with funnier ones as she teams up with Suranne Jones to play Sam and Bert, two old friends and former partners in crime who embark on one last money-making heist together in ITV’s Frauds.

Co-created by Jones (who plays Bert) and writer Anne-Marie O’connor, the project appealed to Jodie, 43, because it was so different from anything she had done before. “I think what is amazing about Frauds is having Suranne as one of the creators and she’s telling stories that she doesn’t feel that she’s been a part of before,” Jodie says, speaking exclusively to RT.

Filmed in Tenerife (doubling for mainland Spain), the series begins with the pair reconnecting when Bert is released from prison after serving time for a crime they were both involved in. While Sam is pleased to see her friend, she is also wary of their relationship (which Jodie describes as “toxic”), especially when Bert uses devious means to convince her to commit a dangerous robbery.

“Sam is such a different kind of role for me to play within this dynamic,” Jodie explains. “It was a wonderful challenge to have that kind of repressed rage that she has,and also there’s such a elaborate back story between them,and having the moments where it flashes. It’s like someone trying to contain this, and contain Bert, but also themselves.

“I’m used to playing a lot of different types of roles, but I would say that a lot of the time I play people where their emotions are quite quick to the surface, and Sam is the opposite of that.”

The role of Sam is also quite physical, with Jodie and Suranne’s characters having a play fight in a bull ring in the first episode that involved Suranne wielding a shirt like a bullfighter’s cape close to her co-star’s face. “I think there was many a time we were kicking or accidentally bashing into each other, and there were definitely some close calls, but it’s all fine and I can forgive her instantly,” Jodie laughs.

Another action scene involved the pair fighting in a swimming pool after Sam discovers that Bert has betrayed her. “that was the scene that made me want to take the job, in a way, because you don’t usually see that. You don’t see women of that age having that kind of response to each other, but that response is as normal as crying and cuddling each other, but we only normally see the crying and cuddling,” she says.

“What I loved about Frauds is it explores fear,the relationship between these two women,and it shows the versions that are within all of us but aren’t necessarily shown on television.”

“So when we got to film that, I was really super excited. Obviously, once you are four hours in, you’re a bit like, ‘oh, god!’ but they are really fun to do. I love the fact that within a stunt scene there’s always a massive amount of choreography so it fe

Jodie Whittaker Reveals She Filmed a Doctor Who Scene under a False Name to Maintain Secrecy

Jodie whittaker has revealed she filmed a scene for Doctor Who under a pseudonym to keep her involvement a secret. The scene, which aired in May as part of an episode marking Ncuti Gatwa’s final appearance as the fifteenth Doctor, was shot during filming for the series Frauds.

“Suranne and the production team on Frauds didn’t know I was going to shoot it as it was under a complete pseudonym,” Whittaker explained. “They knew it was a pick up on something. Of course,it wasn’t a pick up,it was a brand new day.”

Whittaker emphasized the intense need for secrecy surrounding Doctor Who, noting the show’s dedication to protecting spoilers. “It had a whole level of secrecy, because Doctor Who has to have its pool so tight. Wonderfully for me, Frauds released me to film it, I got to get there and no one leaked it.”

The experience reinforced Whittaker’s thankfulness for the show’s culture of discretion. “I think I loved how secretive it was, as I understood the sadness when you’ve spent six to 10 months working on something, and for someone to not even casually, to intentionally leak a spoiler, and you’ve worked so hard on it.”

She expressed concern for the impact spoilers have on those involved in the production and the dedicated fanbase. “I’m the least affected, it’s the art department, it’s the writers, it’s all the creatives and also the real fans and the Whovians, the most loyal and wonderful group of fans you could ever encounter. They love doctor Who because it can go in any direction and be a surprise, so to have the spoilers is just frustrating.”

Whittaker proudly declared her ability to keep secrets, stating, “I understood the level of secrecy, and I love a rule! If you say, ‘don’t tell me, don’t tell anyone,’ I won’t tell anyone. I am a vault. I was a good Doctor because I never leaked anything.”

Jodie Whittaker on Peter O’toole, Stranger Things, and a Career Shaped by Inspiring Roles

Jodie Whittaker, known for her roles in Attack the Block, Broadchurch, and as the thirteenth Doctor in Doctor Who, has built a diverse and critically acclaimed career. From early experiences alongside acting legends like Peter O’Toole and Vanessa Redgrave to dreaming of playing Eleven in Stranger Things, whittaker reflects on the roles that have shaped her and the excitement of a profession with no age limit.

Early Career and a Masterclass with Legends

Whittaker began her screen career with a memorable role in the 2006 film Venus, starring alongside Peter O’Toole, who received an Oscar nomination for his performance. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0482579/ She was just 23 at the time, while O’Toole was 74. Looking back, Whittaker describes the experience as “such a gift” that profoundly influenced her approach to acting.

“It was one of the last roles he played in his life and he was at the end of what can only be described as a phenomenal, inspiring career,” she recalls. O’Toole, a highly respected figure in british and Irish acting, was not only a talented performer but also “a wonderful human who was such a joy to be around.”

The film provided Whittaker with an unparalleled learning possibility, working alongside acting giants such as Vanessa Redgrave, Richard Griffiths, Leslie Phillips, and director Roger Michell. she emphasizes the inspiring message conveyed by O’Toole’s continued success: “It goes to show that you can still be doing phenomenal parts in your seventies, and I think what an exciting thing that is.”

A diverse Body of Work

Whittaker’s career has spanned television, film, and stage, showcasing her versatility as an actress. She’s appeared in the thoght-provoking Black Mirror episode The Entire History of You (2011), https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2085059/ the acclaimed crime drama Broadchurch, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2305365/ the medical series trust Me,https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8362916/ and is currently appearing in Dear England. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28889824/ Her stage work includes performances in Antigone and The Duchess.

A Role she Coveted: Eleven from Stranger Things

Despite a rich and varied career, Whittaker admits there’s one role she particularly wished she could have played: Eleven in Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things.

“I would have loved to have been Eleven in Stranger Things,” she revealed. “I would have loved to have been a kid with a shaved head!”

she praised the show’s first season, calling it “remarkable” and highlighting its successful homage to the genres she loves. She admired millie Bobby Brown’s performance, stating, “If I could have been a child with a skinhead, that would be the role for me, but I don’t think I was in the running.” She jokingly suggested a potential solution: “Maybe if I had tried a little bit of sellotape to make me look a bit younger?”