Thanks to the casting directors, we got to see him truly shine.
There are ups and downs in the life of every actor.
One moment it seems that the career decision was not worth it and it is time to think about changing the profession, and the next moment melancholy is replaced by dizzying success.
It’s likely that the industry didn’t give a chance to many talented actors whose names we won’t be able to find out. Luckily for TV fans and Paddy Considine, fate had another twist in store for him.
Not many viewers would have thought that the actor who delivered such an amazing performance as King Viserys in the House Of The Dragon series would struggle so much with confidence in his abilities.
Despite the fact that the actor can now appreciate his work as much as the audience can, this was not the case before he was cast.
“I’ve had a strange journey with acting. There are times I’ve wanted to quit acting because I’ve never felt good enough as an actor, but I was always searching for something.
Something kept me in the game and wouldn’t allow me to quit,” Considine shared in the interview with Entertainment Weekly. “Sometimes you just go: ‘I want to touch the Gods too, I want to be as good as that guy!'”
The actor recalls the turning point that made him feel confident in his talent. Like many viewers, he found Viserys’ speech at the end of episode 8 to be the highlight of his performance.
Considine’s admitted love, devotion, and respect for the character definitely made all the difference and allowed the audience to truly get to know him and understand his motives.
As heartbreaking as his story was throughout the episode, Paddy Considine made sure to bring out the best in Viserys and give him a finale he truly deserved.
His acting was not only appreciated by the audience but also by the critics. Many praised the performance so highly that they claimed it deserved an Emmy nomination.
Although the actor did not receive one, the satisfaction of his own work may be even more valuable in the grand scheme of things.