ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What drew you to the role?
SEAN MAGUIRE:Its a rare one.
So I was more than happy to give it a go.
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And I have to say, I just had such a wonderful time.
I felt like a kid in a candy store.
It was like going to Bond fantasy camp for two weeks.
How did this set compare to the others youve been on?
Its an epic ask of this crew to create a completely new world every week.
Now, about Ian Fleming.
How much pressure did you feel going into the role?
So how did you research him?
Were in 1944, so its before any of the Bond films took place, and thereisa vernacular.
I went to the casting people and said, I think Ill dial that back.
then youre gonna go, This is a pantomime character.
So [my performance] is a modified version of him, but one that hopefully captures his essence.
In the episode, we know that Lucy catches Flemings eye.
How so, and what can we expect from that relationship?
Lets make the best of today!
Jim really captured that in Fleming.
On the flipside, who will we see Fleming butting heads with?
He says you could take him at his word, but hes a spy.
Flemings response is an interesting one.
Outside of the show, are your friends and family fans of Bond?
How did they react to your casting?
This is really terrible, but kind of cool!
Theyre really excited for me, too.
They know its the role thats kind of all my Christmases and birthdays at once.
First up, favorite film?
It might beCasino Royale, now.
Tough one, but do you know what?
The old ones are so fun.
I liked Mr. Scaramanga [inThe Man with the Golden Gun].
I just thought he was a great villain.
And… favorite Bond girl?
Oh, thats an impossible question.
Halle Berry in that bikini [inDie Another Day] probably sealed it, so Ill go with her.
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