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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: The V Files Talks With David Richmond – Peck..

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The V Files recently caught up and spoke with David Richmond – Peck, a Leo Award winner, who has bridged both film and television, comedy and drama successfully, making him one of Canada’s most visible young actors.. He’s now VERY visible in V: The New Series as ” Georgie Sutton,” who is definitely one of the fans favorite characters and one of the most talked about characters in the series..

David’s passion for acting started in high school when he began to do public speaking.. Although he majored in Political Science at the University of Western Ontario, David was unable to shake the acting bug.. He eventually found a home in Langara College’s highly regarded theatre programme, Studio 58, where he began accepting professional acting roles in his second year and has not looked back..

Blessed with a wide and versatile range, David has come to be known for disappearing into every role and radically transforming his look for each new character.. With over 50 roles under his belt in the past nine years, he’s definitely one of Canada’s busiest actors..

His previous work include SG – 1 and Stargate: Atlantis ( Different characters ), Fantastic Four, BSG, Traveler, Smallville, and The Day The Earth Stood Still.. His latest work was seen in the blockbuster 2012 and now V: The New Series.. Where will will see his performance next? As ” Prince John “ in Beyond Sherwood Forest.. He has also just finished work ing on Smokin’ Aces 2: Assassins’ Ball and is currently working on the Sci – Fi thriller Paradox..

Born and raised in Oakville, Ontario, David was a born athlete.. Between gigs he can be found pushing his boundaries kite – boarding off Jericho Beach or Boundary Bay.. His other interests range from snowboarding to advanced Scuba diving, horseback riding, squash, rugby, football, and skiing.. He is also an accomplished sailor, a family tradition that has seen David race in several off – shore competitions ( C.O.R.K. )..

David spoke with The V Files about his character and development for ” Georgie Sutton,” and the show..

The V Files: Were you a fan of V: The Original Mini – Series?
David Richmond – Peck: I was very much a fan of V.. I was also very young and extremely scared.. I don’t remember much other than a few images.. I had a long debate with myself regarding whether I should watch it before starting the new series.. I wanted to but I also didn’t want to affect or pull my performance in any direction.. So, I’ve decided to wait to watch it again until I know Georgie has been put to bed..

TVF: Can you tell us how you came into the role? Were you offered / auditioned?
DRP: I auditioned.. It was a very hectic time for me so I came a little late to the game.. I was shooting Joe Carnahan’s prequel to ” Smoking Aces “ with director P.J. Pesce and I didn’t have much time.. In fact, I had to push the audition a few times.. Man, I am glad I got it done..

TVF: Can you give us insight into your V character..
DRP: I don’t like to give too much away when discussing the character.. I find it limits the opinions of others when they know exactly what I’m playing.. I’ll give you a few broad strokes.. I’ve done a lot of thinking about what it means to choose a life such as Georgie’s.. I also wonder about how much of that is choice and how much was decided by his destiny and circumstance.. I think he struggles with it but his sense of purpose and knowledge of self allows him to understand that the resistance is way bigger than this moment.. His sole purpose ( And ‘ soul ‘ purpose ) is to keep the resistance alive and protect man from extinction..

TVF: What did you like about the character to want to play ” Georgie?”
DRP: I thought I really understood what he was trying to say.. What he wanted to communicate.. I gravitate toward complex characters and I knew Georgie would keep me fulfilled as an actor.. I also thought it was a great story..

TVF: How did you develop the character Georgie.. Eg: Inspiration for character..
DRP: Wow.. That’s an answer I could talk about for days.. Script, script, script, and research, research, research.. I did everything I could to make him absolutely real to me.. When I finally narrowed down and edited his purpose for being, the one overriding factor that influenced all his decisions, I went back and answered all the questions again.. Character research is like a game to me.. I find it fascinating.. The better I know the character the better I can help the writers tell the story.. The greatest thing about a show like this is now I get to see him evolve..

I had many conversations with my fiancèe Kelly – Ruth Mercier about the starting point for Georgie’s creation.. I then had to understand what it was truly like to be so passionate about something that I would risk dying for a cause.. I’m all about self preservation so it was an interesting struggle.. Kelly – Ruth suggested I start researching terrorism.. I had to figure out the psychology behind the action.. She suggested that I look into Middle Eastern history, religion and politics, in an effort to gain deeper understanding into what it means to truly live or die for what you believe in.. I then expanded that research into psychological analysis of terrorist and suicide bombers.. I did a lot of thinking while walking around at night.. The location we used for Father Jack’’s church is quite close to where I live.. I don’t know how to explain it but seeing that church at night just seemed to help put it all together..

TVF: Where would you like to see the character go?
DRP: I have lots of ideas but I’m going to leave that to the hands of the writers.. I will say this: character could go anywhere and possibilities are endless..

TVF: Do you compare your character to any of the characters in the Original Mini – Series?
DRP: I don’t like to compare and I’m not familiar enough with the original.. I have heard people describe the character as both Willie and Ham Tyler..

TVF: What’s the relationship like between Georgie and Ryan ( Morris Chestnut ) and their battle against the V’s?
DRP: That relationship is complicated.. There are definitely underlying issues of trust.. That doesn’t mean we wouldn’t make a good team … it just means we are conflicted..

TVF: Can you give us any more details about ” John May?”
DRP: I could, but then I’d have to kill you..

TVF: Will the Visitors finally catch up with Georgie?
DRP: I think it would be interesting if they did.. I think in order to survive this long, Georgie has had to live a very careful life.. That doesn’t mean it won’t catch up with him.. I’ll have to wait and find out what the writers want to put me through..

TVF: Is there anything that can stop the V’s, like a weapon? Red dust etc? Does the ” R6 ” have the same kind of feel?
DRP: We’re working on it.. ( Laughing )..

TVF: There’s a big cliffhanger in episode four.. Should we worry about anyone dying?
DRP: I think in a show like this you should be worried at all times.. We are at war.. There is always the possibility of casualties..

TVF: Do you guys know what is happening due to ratings? Are we definitely seeing it return next year in March?
DRP: The show is just getting started.. I think we’re going to see some growth.. There really isn’t anything like it on television..

TVF: When do you go back into production? Is there a date set?
DRP: We don.t have a set date but production starts up again in January 2010..

TVF: What’s your average day like shooting V?
DRP: The average day is made of long hours, high stakes, and also demands a tremendous amount of mental energy.. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.. I think being an actor is the best job on the planet..