Martin Compston, the hero of Line of Duty, reveals he "lives for playing cops and robbers" in an interview that showcases his versatility as a performer. While awaiting the new season of Line of Duty, fans will see him in two roles: The Revenge Club and Red Eye.
In The Revenge Club, Martin plays a key role alongside Aimee-Ffion Edwards. The show's setting is a support group for divorcees who have been wronged by their ex-partners. Compston notes that the characters' desperation and loneliness create an explosive mix. The acts of revenge undertaken by the group against one ex at a time start off mild but escalate to life-threatening situations.
Compston praises his co-star, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, for bringing chaotic charisma to her role, which sets The Revenge Club apart from other shows. Compston explains that he learned about this approach from director Ken Loach and has incorporated it into his work. "If you've got an excitement about what you're doing and enthusiasm for what you're doing, the audience will come with you," he says.
The Revenge Club is available now on Paramount+.
In Red Eye, Martin plays a head of security at the American embassy in London during a terrorist attack. The show draws on his qualities as DI Arnott from Line of Duty, such as charisma and purpose. Compston describes playing this role as "brilliant fun" because it involves action, dialogue, and a sense of urgency.
Compston is starting to think about producing, finding the work exciting but also requiring different skills than acting. He is intrigued by the idea of bringing stories like Allan Pinkerton's biography to life on screen.
Martin Compston will be appearing in Red Eye on ITV1 New Year's Day at 9pm.
In The Revenge Club, Martin plays a key role alongside Aimee-Ffion Edwards. The show's setting is a support group for divorcees who have been wronged by their ex-partners. Compston notes that the characters' desperation and loneliness create an explosive mix. The acts of revenge undertaken by the group against one ex at a time start off mild but escalate to life-threatening situations.
Compston praises his co-star, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, for bringing chaotic charisma to her role, which sets The Revenge Club apart from other shows. Compston explains that he learned about this approach from director Ken Loach and has incorporated it into his work. "If you've got an excitement about what you're doing and enthusiasm for what you're doing, the audience will come with you," he says.
The Revenge Club is available now on Paramount+.
In Red Eye, Martin plays a head of security at the American embassy in London during a terrorist attack. The show draws on his qualities as DI Arnott from Line of Duty, such as charisma and purpose. Compston describes playing this role as "brilliant fun" because it involves action, dialogue, and a sense of urgency.
Compston is starting to think about producing, finding the work exciting but also requiring different skills than acting. He is intrigued by the idea of bringing stories like Allan Pinkerton's biography to life on screen.
Martin Compston will be appearing in Red Eye on ITV1 New Year's Day at 9pm.
, but now I'm curious about The Revenge Club 
, what's with the show? It sounds kinda dark... is it like a thriller or something? 
btw, I love Martin Compston as an actor, he's so talented! 
. And let's be real, having Aimee-Ffion Edwards on board as his co-star is a total game changer. She brings this chaotic charisma that just elevates the whole show.
. It's amazing how he can just switch gears from one character to another and still bring that same level of charisma to it. And I have to say, I'm really interested in his thoughts on producing - it's a whole new world for him, but he seems excited to dive in 
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I think its cool that Martin Compston is exploring different roles, especially The Revenge Club sounds intense! 
I'm not sure about the shows yet but I'll have to watch them, he's definitely got a knack for playing characters with depth. 
. And I love how he gives credit to director Ken Loach for inspiring his approach - always good to see some behind-the-scenes love 
. Red Eye sounds like an intense one, and I'm intrigued by him producing too - who knows what's gonna come out of that? 
"The best way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing" 
, right? 
I'm excited to see Martin Compston take on these new roles, it'll be great to see his versatility as an actor shine through! 
Interesting that Martin Compston is trying his hand at producing now, he's already got some great acting gigs lined up! Playing a head of security in Red Eye sounds super intense 
and I'm loving the idea of him bringing stories like Allan Pinkerton's biography to life on screen. The Revenge Club seems really dark and gritty, but with Aimee-Ffion Edwards' charisma it could be super compelling 
Can't wait to see what he does in both shows!
it's like, you can feel the desperation and loneliness building up. And Red Eye? more action packed martin compston here we come 
his roles in The Revenge Club and Red Eye sound so intense and thrilling - I love how he's playing those different characters, it showcases his range as an actor. 
. And Red Eye sounds like an adrenaline rush 
. Maybe we'll even see more of this exciting work from Martin Compston as a producer soon 
, which is cool i guess but it's not like he's breaking any new ground. the revenge club sounds kinda dark and intense though, might be worth checking out for that alone. personally, i'd rather watch a documentary about allan pinkerton than some dramatization of his life... just my two pence 
. I've seen his interviews and he just seems like a down-to-earth guy who's passionate about his work. The idea of producing is also really interesting to me, he'd be great at bringing some of these true stories to life 
. And hey, producing? Martin's onto something there, it's a whole new world of storytelling possibilities 
. love that hes giving props to Aimee-Ffion Edwards, she definitely brings some energy to The Revenge Club