Gary Oldman and Saskia Reeves Talk Slow Horses Season 2 and Eating On Camera

After an impressively quick turnaround, Apple TV+’s new hit series, Slow Horses, returns fans to the Slough House for Season 2. Based on the best-selling novels by author Mick Herron, Slow Horses’ first season introduced us to a team of M15’s disgraced agents, including their disheveled and disillusioned leader Jackson Lamb, played by Academy Award-winner Gary Oldman. Following the explosive finale, Season 2 picks up with Lamb’s team toeing M15’s good graces and will see them tackling a new mission on an even larger scale.
When long-buried Cold War secrets begin to surface, and Russian sleeper agents threaten London - and, perhaps, the world - Lamb and his Slough House team may be the only ones in a position to stop those in power. Season 2 will see the return of Saskia Reeves as Catherine Standish, Jack Lowden as River Cartwright, Kristin Scott Thomas as Deputy Director-General of MI5, Diana Taverner, and more.
Ahead of Season 2’s premiere on Apple TV+ on December 2, Collider’s Steve Weintraub was able to sit down with stars Oldman and Reeves to discuss the advantages of shooting on location in London, filming in the building author Herron’s Slough House was inspired by, and where they are with the production of Season 3. Oldman also share what it’s like eating 20 bowls of noodles a day, previous projects they’re proud of, and when Slow Horses Season 4 will begin filming.
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[@fore101]

I love how plain she plays her role… it is so flawless

[@eliaca10]

You can tell that Saskia has studied her character very well, the way she gives such good answers about Standish, that speaks of the work she has done behind it, very professional; and as a result she has offered us a character so attached to the Catherine of the books, I love it!

[@burlhorse61]

she's really good in it-the whole cast is amazing

[@BatmanHQYT]

@@eliaca10 The understated performances are a big part of why this show works so well. It's fun and intelligent without insisting upon itself.

[@Nunov103]

My favorite show of 2022, top class acting, lots of suspense and a very exquisite British sense of humor :)

[@milracing73]

Yes

[@claudio130]

Gary is a genius actor. He can metamorphose into anyone. I didn’t know Saskia that much before Slow Horses, or at least don’t remember, but her character is fantastic acting and key to the series. Need to go back and revisit other roles of her.

[@madunwagbo4769]

I remember Saskia from I.D. and the first season of Luther

[@irispitman4202]

Try ‘Close my eyes’. Brilliant film in which she plays Alan Rickman’s wife.

[@bpure2560]

Saskia one of the most underrated actresses. She deserves more roles.

[@philiegolf48]

Agree 100%

[@eliaca10]

I love this series, especially the dynamic between the characters of these two actors; I really enjoy the scenes between Standish and Lamb.

[@chasehedges6775]

Gary Oldman is a fantastic actor

[@selineraven1972]

Looking forward to the next series. He's brilliant. I remember Saskia in Close My Eyes which was such a powerful film. She was incredible.

[@devinraymond]

Just finished season 3. The industry, seriously, should look at this TV show and use it as a learning aid. It is a masterclass in how it should be done. OUTSTANDING!

[@hiratiomasterson4009]

This series is going to be one of those that starts off well but not too insanely and slowly builds up to be a monster hit. It humanises the intelligence game, bringing in beautifully flawed characters with tight scripts and a deliciously dark sense of humour.

[@dallesamllhals9161]

"humanises" Good one! 2023 = We all are and We all LOVE backstabbing bastards ;-D

[@micklowrey1522]

Not likely, no matter how good it is. Who’s got Apple TV?

[@micklowrey1522]

I’m going to read the books before I watch it btw. First one was very good

[@guillermoverdun]

Yeah!! More seasons! Slow Horses is great!

[@k.vn.k]

Can we have 10 seasons of this amazing amazing shows?

[@TrevorDennis100]

Mick Herron is my favourite author, and I love closely the TV series follow the books. The casting could not be better, with Garry's Jackson Lamb stealing every scene he is in. My wife and I are currently watching the TV series again, and are so pleased to hear about another two series of the TV show. Please keep them coming.

[@fayesouthall6604]

Series 4 is incredible

[@sionnach3104]

I read the Slough House series then heard they were filming it and my heart sank, albeit briefly, until I heard Gary Oldman was cast as Jackson Lamb and Saskia Reeves as Catherine Standish. Absolutely bloody brilliant! 🎯🎯🎯👏👏👏

[@rlatimer10]

Such a great series. The books, the actors, the direction and the music are all outstanding.

[@redchristy]

One hell of a show the first season was. I enjoyed it so much I bought all the books in the set.

[@grjlynch]

Like the books, the series is BRILLIANT - best thing on TV and the standard of acting is superb. It’s funny, dark and exciting in equal measures. Can’t wait for series 3!

[@PlasmaCoolantLeak]

So stoked for Season 3! Keep 'em coming!

[@nigelfairhurst5510]

Top Show one of the best Ive seen in a while, very believable

[@mm9773]

I didn’t recognise Saskia Reeves, I had to look up who she is. It wasn’t just the hair, she normally has this feistiness and this glint in her eye that is totally missing from her character in this show. That’s good acting.

[@fayesouthall6604]

Standish looks older than her too.

[@scrollblau2262]

Thank you for getting this interview done !

[@miguelrosado6348]

I love how casually they revealed and taught the audience how pre-production of a show like this works.

[@peterkovic2241]

I also hate it when actors pretend to eat! So funny to hear fellow intellectual Gary Oldman shares my frustration!

[@staffofdagda6238]

Great series with amazing actors. The writing and screenplay is second to none.

[@ruthieo54]

Both are outstanding actors! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟❤❤❤❤❤

[@KutchaKutchakutchinKutchin]

First class show! Top cast, awesone acting with British flair!

[@mrnobodyz]

It got better as it went along. They laid it on a bit thick to begin with, during the opening scenes I kept expecting Jackson Lamb to start singing “Anarchy in the UK”.

[@KennedyCopy]

Surprised not one interview mentioned Tinker Tailer and Gary 's role of Smiley (which is literally referenced by name in the first season of Slow Horses). Jackson Lamb is the diametric opposite of Smiley in every way but his ability to sleuth and detect the most minute of change. And of course because this is Oldman, it's fucking brilliant of course.

[@sen5i]

Not mentioned because Alec Guinness did it so much better years before him

[@KennedyCopy]

@@sen5i Yeah I'm sure that was the reason because some old limey weetard liked Obi Wan better than the greatest living British actor in a series from 50 years ago is why it wasn't mentioned.

[@damee8363]

Love this show.

[@kellypaws]

Saskia’s role is probably undervalued. She has very few really good, or cutting lines, like the other characters, but she still brings a lot of presence to the role. She manages to bring gravitas to a far more blandly written character.

[@vm9056]

‘butterfly kiss’ is indeed an intense and beautiful movie, reeves is excellent in it, highly recommended

[@ganju_san2675]

Its weird seeing them have a civil conversation

[@robertsawney8277]

Just finished season 2 is actually really good is sid gonna come back or is she dead

[@TrevorDodd-ev1sx]

Season 3 is outstanding, the previous two seasons were extremely good, but season 3 is even better.

[@AlexGag-f5v]

Please do 10 more seasons!!!!

[@orionv75]

Completely agree, JFK is an astonishing piece of work.

[@avancons1]

Saskia is so breathtakingly stunning

[@samakovamk]

As Jackson Lamb who else could fit this role better than Gary,...??....no one!!!!!! the mans a legend , if you ever read this Gary, Please don't stop at the end of season 4, the chemistry of you all as a team is just brilliant, and 4 seasons is just not enough.....Ive heard you say "retirement", but please MORE,MORE,MORE....best regards to all cast members.....

[@invancouver691]

JFK is a masterpiece. Gary Oldman had a pivotal role, and small screen time, but he was fabulous.

[@snorkus4790]

They both seem so unassumingly dangerous as Cold War warriors. Modern day ninjas walking around among us.

[@mm9773]

Pour. The tea. Eat. The food.

[@denisecasalino9295]

I😂😂😂😂😂

[@grjlynch]

And (spoiler alert) the end of series 2 is very different to the book.

[@liberte1334]

So glad Gary said that about the pouring of the tea. It's something that has annoyed me for years and I thought it was just me! The other thing that annoys me in films is when ever fire has to be a roaring fire....real fired don't do that....smouldering embers would be just as acceptable. It's those little things that can take you out of the bubble.

[@tonylawlor8833]

Right there with Gary about food on screen, it’s so obvious when actors pretend to drink coffee or tea and it’s so obvious there is not a drop of tea or coffee in sight.

[@RafaelbySuzannah]

I just saw coming attractions for season four and I think they have a superb actress from Humans British remake of Scandinavian TV show where she is a robot and fell in love with her robot hating cop partner

[@sharvo6]

Loved the book series. No apple TV; don't know how to stream it on Android😢

[@nadineschneider4420]

Es geht aber. Ich habe es auch hingekriegt.

[@jlcda]

compare's with oldman's portrail of Churchill in Darkest Hour !!

[@edclevel402]

"pour the tea... eat the food..." pass the gas...

[@orandaadnaro]

Great gritty British tv.

[@joeshea1010]

Saskia Reeves is so young and beautiful... ❤

[@madunwagbo4769]

She’s only three years younger than Gary

[@janelte]

Yes Gary! he obviously completely empty takeaway coffees in every series or film - the risk from a weighty hot liquid makes you hold and handle the cup in a particular way and faking it is instantly recognisable.

[@flower1990-B]

He starts to look like old version of Dracula. Cool.

[@nadineschneider4420]

Nee, er sieht besser aus😍

[@pedrocortez3485]

Saskia reeves ia still hot

[@HisameArtwork]

uh this is so great, I wish GOT S8 had such witty dialogue... we just got the crassness without the wit. bri'ish entertainment is hard to beat in the english speaking sphere. poles and french are quite funny and witty as well in their bubbles, germans are more funny than expected... sweedes are creepy af and anything coming out of the balcans will make you laugh choke at geneocide jokes...which is acquired taste, I'll grant you that.

[@Tim-othy_369_Wine]

Great series - but it's a bit of an embarrassing interview.

[@abiesdewet6910]

Sadly, S3 is also turning into a Diversity Shitshow....

[@tomerkritz]

What the heck are talking about, weirdo ? 😂 its a great season - No wokenes in sight

[@danalmont8340]

He doesn't like to see black people or women.

[@richardsmegma5081]

I remember Saskia when she was young & beautiful, before she starting going bald 😔

[@Lovegoodtv-xi5ew]

Don't be a dick, get older or die, thems the choices! Also, look in a mirror🙄.

[@MissPerriwinkle]

more storyline please and less sardonic existentialism.....

[@distractionb]

please stop loud piggy

[@tomerkritz]

Isn’t this Chanel dead ? 😂

[@mrnobodyz]

Wtf Dude it’s got nothing to do with perfume.

[@tomerkritz]

Isn’t this Chanel deaddddd ? 😂