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Your new movie The Pact
- in a few words, what is it about,
and what can you tell us about your character in it?
Lloyd is the emotionally manipulative type. If he wants something,
especially after having a much-loved alcoholic beverage or six, he
will generally have pre-empted tricks up his sleeve to get it - but
he's sloppy, so his head can be easily be turned when he's caught off
guard.
What did you draw upon to bring your character to life, and how much Dale
Hooley can we find in Lloyd?
I didn't draw on anything specific, however I have portrayed similar
characters over the years which has given me the freedom to explore
more with these sorts of characters, slowly improving how I approach
them and the scenes/surroundings that the scene requires. You won't
find much of me in Lloyd, but having been stuck in similar situations
myself in the past, I have been able to cling to these and use them in
a positive way. How did you get involved
with the project in the first place?
I have worked with The Pact's producer Chris Dudley [Chris
Dudley interview - click here] on a couple of previous projects, so when he
asked me to join the team it was a no-brainer, and a chance to work
with him again on something completely different. What can you tell
us about The Pact's director Paul Sutton [Paul
Sutton interview - click here], and what was your collaboration
like? Paul was a pleasure to work with. Had his vision set from the outset,
but wasn't afraid to let others have their say with ideas.
Do talk about the shoot as such, and the on-set
atmosphere! On set was very relaxed. Everyone to some degree knew at least one or
two others (for me, personally, I know Chris and Danni Shepherd [Danni
Shepherd interview - click here]), so this
helped with morale and confidence throughout, and you could see things
starting to materialise once instructions and ideas were met with
respect and counter-ideas to get the best shots and emotions for the
scenes - and having been waiting around in my lovely blue Speedos for
half an hour before starting one scene, this added to conversation.
Any future projects you'd like to share?
I am a recurring, respected member of The Polar Express Train Ride -
so this is probably the most notable (so far) for this year. I am
currently working on some of my own writing and filming ideas, so
these will hopefully start to show some sort of production very soon.
What got you into acting in the first place, and did you receive any formal
training on the subject? Being a teenager was when it all started. However I was a shy kid and
therefore never liked Drama class in school, so never 'bit the bullet'
until I was 29, at which point I attended professional acting classes
for my first 18 months, and since then I have relied on networking
with some extremely talented professionals in the industry.
What can you tell us about your
filmwork prior to The Pact?
I have worked on many short films - some student and some independent
(all of which I have a lot of respect for, for giving me the
experience and chance to build on my earlier start in the industry).
But experience of being on set on TV programmes, acting alongside the
likes of Suranne Jones and Timothy West have been my highlights up
until now, I think.
How would you describe yourself as an actor, and some of your techniques to bring your
characters to life?
As an actor, I am most definitely on the 'raw' and 'gritty' side, with
a bit of 'vulnerability' thrown in there for good measure. But of
course I try not to typcast myself, so offering myself new techniques
and ideas to work on is something I try and implement in my general
craft. I rely a lot on being natural, so can often forget lines when I
am trying to zone in on my character's emotions and what the other
actors are giving me - through training, I try to listen to the other
characters as much as possible, rather than think of what my next line
is, as I believe that this gives the best reactions to offer the scene
the credit it deserves.
Actors (and indeed actresses) who
inspire you?
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Good question! My absolute idol growing up was (and still is) David
Beckham, but I try and stick to my roots and keep my feet grounded, so
I tend to take a mass of inspiration from the very people I work with
(or who I wish to work with, within my own network), especially those
who have invested their time and patience in me. It's a tough
industry, so rowing the same boat as those who want to row with me is
the respect, attitude and inspiration I think we all need to attach
ourselves to. Your favourite movies?
Massive 'thriller' fan, so anything along those lines sits well with
me - but I really have a very eclectic range of tastes and needs when
it comes to films. From Texas
Chainsaw Massacre to Beetlejuice, The
Purge
to Goonies, Phone
Booth to Still Crazy, and The
Exorcist to What Women Want... {shrugs shoulders} ...
and of course, films you really deplore?
As much as I love Will Smith, one of my favourite films as a child was
Aladdin, so I can't bring myself to watch the remake in the fear of
disappointment. Your website,
social media, whatever else?
http://www.facebook.com/dalehooleyactor
http://www.instagram.com/dalehooley
Anything else you're dying
to mention and I have merely forgotten to ask?
"Hey,
mum! Hey, dad! Look, I'm going to be on your phone screen again." Thanks
for the interview!
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