Why was Barry Keoghan shot in Love/Hate?
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In this WIRED interview, actor Barry Keoghan answers the web's most searched questions about his career, roles, and personal life. He discusses his characters in 'Love/Hate', 'The Immortal Man', 'Saltburn', and his experiences with directors like Christopher Nolan and co-stars like Cillian Murphy.
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[00:15]
Why Barry Keoghan was shot in 'Love/Hate'
Barry explains that his character in the Ganglands TV series 'Love/Hate' gets shot because he runs with the wrong people, leading to his character's demise.
[01:40]
Playing characters with truth and honesty
Barry mentions he likes characters that aren't on the nose and tries to play every part with truth and honesty, even if they are weird.
[01:55]
Role in 'The Immortal Man'
Barry reveals he plays Duke Shelby in 'The Immortal Man' and encourages viewers to see the movie to find out more.
[02:08]
Working with Cillian Murphy
Barry expresses his admiration for Cillian Murphy, saying he would work with him on every movie and that it's a pleasure to share the screen as his son.
[03:09]
Spoiler about his death in 'The Immortal Man'
Barry reveals a spoiler that his character dies, and it's his on-screen father who kills him with an elbow.
[03:23]
Working with Christopher Nolan
Barry shares his gratitude for working with Chris Nolan, noting the director's efficiency and ability to know exactly what he wants after seeing a take once.
[04:02]
How Barry got into acting
Barry got into acting after seeing a notice for a boxing club called Kathleen's, which led him to a movie called 'Between the Canals'. He had done a school play and loved performing.
[04:48]
Being in DC and Marvel
Barry is part of both DC ('Batman') and Marvel ('Eternals'), and he is grateful to be part of two massive comic book homes.
[05:12]
Feelings about 'Saltburn'
Barry felt proud and grateful after seeing the final edit of 'Saltburn' and is interested in how people receive it. He mentions Emerald's comment about the immersive process.
[06:12]
Can Barry sing?
Barry loves singing when no one's around and mentions he loves a K-pop song, which he finds beautiful. He jokes that being Irish, all they do is sing.
[06:42]
American accent
Barry explains that accent is not just about tone but the depth and where the voice sits, and that the accent comes last in his process.
[07:15]
Manchester United fan
Barry confirms he is a Manchester United fan and mentions his second cousin Frank Stapleton, a former player.
[07:44]
Boxing and training
Barry loves boxing and training, finding it meditative and a way to start his routine. He enjoys sparring and running.
[08:17]
Character Orman in 'American Animals'
Barry describes Orman as a complicated character, a lost soul, and mentions his close friend Bart Layton, the director of 'American Animals'.
[08:48]
The dance scene in 'Saltburn'
Barry discusses the iconic dance scene in 'Saltburn', mentioning that it was discussed with Emerald and that the song 'More Than the Dance Floor' made it iconic.
Barry Keoghan provides candid insights into his acting philosophy, memorable roles, and personal interests, showing his dedication to his craft and his appreciation for the projects he's been part of.
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Why was Barry Keoghan's character shot in 'Love/Hate'?
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Why was Barry Keoghan's character shot in 'Love/Hate'?
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Because his character runs with the wrong people in the Ganglands TV series.
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Who does Barry Keoghan play in 'The Immortal Man'?
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Who does Barry Keoghan play in 'The Immortal Man'?
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Duke Shelby.
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How did Barry Keoghan get into acting?
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How did Barry Keoghan get into acting?
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He saw a notice for a boxing club called Kathleen's, which led him to a movie called 'Between the Canals'. He had done a school play and loved performing.
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Which comic book universes has Barry Keoghan been part of?
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Which comic book universes has Barry Keoghan been part of?
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DC ('Batman') and Marvel ('Eternals').
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What does Barry Keoghan say about accents?
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What does Barry Keoghan say about accents?
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Accent is not so much the tone of the voice but the depth and where it sits, and it comes last in his process.
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Who is Barry Keoghan's second cousin who played for Manchester United?
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Who is Barry Keoghan's second cousin who played for Manchester United?
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Frank Stapleton.
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What does Barry Keoghan find meditative about boxing?
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What does Barry Keoghan find meditative about boxing?
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Training, running, and sparring get him into a place of starting his routine.
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💡 Key Takeaways
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Admiration for Cillian Murphy
Barry expresses his deep respect for Cillian Murphy, highlighting the significance of sharing the screen with him.
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Christopher Nolan's efficiency
Barry describes Nolan's ability to know exactly what he wants after seeing a take once, showcasing the director's unique approach.
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Path into acting
Barry's story of getting into acting through a boxing club notice is an inspiring example of how opportunities can arise unexpectedly.
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Reflection on 'Saltburn'
Barry's pride and curiosity about audience reception shows his thoughtful approach to his work.
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Iconic dance scene
Barry discusses the iconic dance scene in 'Saltburn', revealing the collaborative process behind it.
08:48Full Transcript
[00:00] - I'm Barry Keoghan and this is the Wired... [upbeat music] [upbeat music]
[00:15] Why? Why what? Okay, not deleted. One of the scenes was deleted. but it still exists because, you know,
[00:31] which I thought was quite a nice moment. so I'm carefully answering this because I can't say much, Oh, why was Barry Keoghan shot in "Love/Hate"?
[00:47] But I was shot in "Love/Hate" because it's a Ganglands TV series and, you know, the character, gets up to
[00:59] and he's running around with the wrong people, but yeah. - Mm, no. No. I mean, he's so young, isn't it?
[01:12] and then they end up being weird because I play them I like characters that aren't so on the nose. and complicated relationships in movies.
[01:28] And I like sort of giving the audience a character the guilty pleasure and they enjoy it. And you know, these are the ones to go to see it.
[01:40] And I try play every part with truth and honesty and, you know, a lot of them have been weird. Who is Barry Keoghan in "The Immortal Man"?
[01:55] I play Duke Shelby in "The Immortal Man." Go see it and you'll find out. - What resonated?
[02:08] so I think that does it all for me, I think. You know, I'd work with Cillian on every movie. but if that chance comes up again, I'll do it.
[02:26] and you know, he's, if not one of our like, and it's a pleasure to share the screen with him as his son. for so long and you came in for this movie,
[02:40] or did it feel comfortable right away? Yeah, it's a lot, being a fan of the show as well, you know, it's quite a thing when he's walking towards you,
[02:55] but I guess they wanted, you know, not to be thinking about the whole history of the show. Oh, okay.
[03:09] Spoiler would be, you know, I died. But it was this guy that made me die. He hit me with an elbow, my dad in this movie.
[03:23] Grateful to work with Chris Nolan and, you know, The movie was a massive like, you know, you know, planes and boats.
[03:38] because it was in a very small space And Chris looks at, he's got this monitor that's,
[03:50] But he looks, he knows what he wants because he sees it once and he is like, "Yeah, I got it."
[04:02] How did Barry Keoghan get into acting? of a movie called "Between the Canals," and I seen a notice and there was a boxing club
[04:18] called Kathleen's. And I seen the number on the notice in the window I'd done a school play too and I loved it.
[04:33] I loved what it gave me and I loved the idea of, you know, performing and this was sort of my avenue into it. how is Barry Keoghan in DC and Marvel?
[04:48] "Batman" is DC and "Eternals" is Marvel. I want to go and, you know, get into DC and get into Marvel.
[05:00] I think the movies come under the bracket of DC and Marvel I'm very grateful to be part of, you know, two massive comic book homes
[05:12] How did Barry Keoghan feel about "Saltburn"? I mean, do you know what I mean? after I seen it the first time?
[05:25] Always very, very proud and grateful to see the final edit. And I'm always like interested in how people receive it. and you know, some people, whatever,
[05:40] I remember Emerald saying it as well like, you know, of your character's up there and he's doing these things is sort of like, I wonder what,
[05:55] you know, I think it pushes you into a place of like, And I think that's part of the whole immersive process Can Barry Keoghan? Yes, he can.
[06:12] Like, is that, there we go. Can Barry Keoghan sing? Ooh. I love obviously singing when no one's around.
[06:28] You know, I think that's beautiful. Yeah, he loves, you know, the K-pop song, and when he sings that, that's absolutely gorgeous.
[06:42] I'm Irish, I mean, that's all we do is sing. Can Barry Keoghan do an American accent? Like any country, I mean it's now a voice, you know,
[06:57] Accent's not so much the tone of the voice, the depth of the voice, where it sits, you know, So I think the accent sort of comes last, if I'm honest.
[07:15] Is Barry Keoghan a Manchester United fan? Yes, I am. I also have a second cousin, Frank Stapleton, We're doing quite well.
[07:28] when you're across in the States But yeah, I am a Manchester United fan. I cannot answer that question truly, sincerely.
[07:44] Does Barry Keoghan box? Just come back to, you know, the boxing club But I love to train, I love to run, I love to spar,
[08:03] and it's sort of a meditative thing for me and it gets me into a place of starting my routine. So I love boxing, I love training. Yeah.
[08:17] Fact, that's a fact. Orman is a complicated character, a lost soul. Bart Layton, you know, is a close friend of mine.
[08:33] He got "American Animals" and I love Bart truly. and I was like, "Yeah, let's do it." Barry Keoghan legend.
[08:48] Yep. That is it. It was wrote a dance in my clothes, We chatted about it and, you know,
[09:01] and we get out of the shower, if there's music playing in spaces that we own, you know, when we're alone. and me and Emerald discussed it was like,
[09:15] not just saying it because it was me naked, but seeing this figure, these limbs move around, And to have a song like "More Than the Dance Floor"
[09:31] I think it was iconic. Okay, that's all the boards and thank you for having me. Until next time and keep searching all your weird questions.
