'Homeland' Star Rupert Friend Shows Off His Thick English Accent

Stephen learns that Rupert Friend, who plays CIA assassin Peter Quinn in the the Showtime drama, isn't actually American.
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[@pandemic7]

Underrated actor

[@topshelfgaming9093]

@Mooky Blaylock but he actually is.... you hear nothing about him! yet he is that good...

[@giftedplanksify]

Calling an actor underrated is so overrated!

[@topshelfgaming9093]

Dave Whalen sure maybe the “saying” itself....but in this case it’s legit true.... so who cares..

[@TheEnergizer94]

@@topshelfgaming9093 I appreciate your commitment. Yea the term is overused but when it's true it's true

[@rdoetjes]

Absolutely, you should seem play Kevin Lewis in this independent low budget drama called The Kid 2010. And then after seeing him portray Kevin, watch Kevin Lewis himself. The mannerisms, voice the way he carries himself, its uncanny.

[@RatnikCarrick]

If Rupert Friend doesn't get an Emmy for season 6 of Homeland, that whole award show should be cancelled. They way he is portraying his character with mental problems after a stroke....its just brilliant.

[@carenburmeister8114]

I agree!!

[@x_arnie]

A bit late to the party, but another 100% agree from me!

[@AIgeneratedAlien]

@@x_arnie Same!

[@jamesrae7597]

was damn sorry to see him get wacked

[@TheAnkit211]

@@jamesrae7597 show gone down the hill since than ,lost my taste instantly !!

[@sanket7381]

My favorite character in Homeland along with saul

[@aimeesalonga5723]

Yeah...i really like his performance and when his character died...oh ..im so sad...no more peter quinn

[@letinhsong8024]

I love the show, love both of these actors in it, but to me, Carrie ruins it!! I cannot stand all those faces she makes. Her and Kirsten Stewart both turn my stomach to watch them, but the show is so good and so riveting that I have to put up with her because, obviously, it's the only way to see the show.

[@AA-kf7uf]

i just discovered this show, on Hulu. With the last season, Claire Danes shows her breasts to a hacker...I turned it off that very minute and have not returned....disappointing. I think Rupert is awesome!

[@CSDonohue11]

Peter Quinn was the F’n Man. Best character by far.

[@esthergathoni6526]

Mine too... I still cry whenever I rewatch the episode Quinn passed😥😥

[@springsource]

This guy needs to be the next James Bond

[@sounsure9108]

Bob Murphy what a brilliant idea

[@subrotoxing8214]

aye

[@josephfernandez5018]

I agree

[@varunsrinidhi4747]

Yeah either him or Andrew Licoln, Cilian Murphy, Tom Hardy or the man who portrayed Nicholas Brody.

[@lavinl683]

can the Broccoli family please read this comment.

[@elektra81516]

"Let me go." "Let *me* go..." Damn, every time it breaks my heart to see Quinn like that. Rupert is such an awesome and underrated actor

[@nyc1960]

He had this chance to interpret a true dark hero, and he totally nailed. I feel sorry for Peter very much even until today.

[@wctrqn]

I continued to watch Homeland because of Rupert Friend. He's just so captivating. So cool.

[@2ketrin]

Orlando Blooms long lost brother.

[@endlessfreedomful]

if he played Legolas, I would not see any difference

[@beldione2653]

Rupert is hotter IMO :3

[@lucasferes3519]

LOL

[@KMary-lj2ms]

But more handsome

[@tafiaolae]

Fun fact: He dated Keira knightly for years. They were engaged. Keira worked with Orlando. They all run in the same circles.

[@phoebsc5993]

I just binge watched all of Homelands....omg...I didn't realize it was THAT good! I was riveted! I so wanted Carrie and Quinn to be together....but she missed the boat so many times. Quinn so deserved some happiness after all that he went through. The sarin poison bit was especially hard to watch...man...

[@donnadizucchero]

I started watching because of Claire, she doesn't have much decent works decent jobs under her belt,kept going because of mr. Friend. He has criminally low recognition in the cinema. I gather he works in theatre a lot, but the world should really fall in love with him. Truly bright talent and amazing personality.

[@msj7593]

Omg, you took every single word out of my mouth. Like you inside my head.

[@DanNic88]

I'm suffering withdrawals now, I binge watched it so hard

[@sierra2463]

This is life, they missed each other because they were stubborn. So kids if you're watching - Cease the day -- Carpe diem - if you love someone tell them. NEVER cut them off X

[@gary1961]

@Wuhan Virus Americans spell it with a Z, we spell it with an S.

[@carrollbrun]

He was one of my favorites on Homeland. Crushed when he died. I watched the whole series twice. The best!

[@esthersanchez9680]

He's so good in homeland

[@samnyc2]

He is brilliant.

[@gunningforafc7241]

Esther Sanchez can you believe what they did to him.. It was so unfair 😭😭

[@monex5]

Just phenomenal.. I hope he wins some awards for it..

[@laurawilloughby4000]

broke my heart.

[@VicksWuys]

Esther Sanchez so sad...miss him already

[@annslattery9999]

Rupert is an outstanding actor and is even more amazing in latest series of Homeland. Surely he should be on the shortlist for the next James Bond?

[@rajoyrajan]

Thats a very good option .. he should be on the predictable list for sure... Rupert friend as bond !!! He deserved much screen presence in last seasons rather killing him in season 6 😟😟😟😟

[@h0lly_blue]

_you've got a Rupert Friend in me_

[@laurenar6966]

i'd like a rupert friend in me!

[@sano3246]

Laurena R someone is little too desperate!

[@anna_bandana]

Laurena R hahahahaha that is hilarious and we all would I think 😉

[@L-mo]

Thirsty bitches lol

[@ADHD_guy_reacts]

He is one of the most handsome faces I’ve seen in the film industry.

[@dawnhauton7543]

His eyes are soooooooooo dreamy .........😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@elizamilton26]

I especially loved him in The Young Victoria.💗💗💗 I absolutely fell in love with him as a a 16 year old & it’s never wavered.😋

[@carriechen5837]

Looking like Orlando Bloom

[@candaceberan3592]

Biggest tv crush ever! I can't believe his accent. What an amazing actor!

[@trumpanzeeh8r881]

I had no idea he's British! Wow!! he does the American accent so perfectly! How do they do it!?????

[@georgesmith8988]

We grew up with watching us films and tv

[@TheEnergizer94]

@@georgesmith8988 makes sense :)

[@melimahg]

Trumpanzee H8R ya! He’s in pride & prejudice too

[@Stantheman848]

We just have to imagine that our IQ drops in half and then put on a whiney accent.

[@pizzeriaverona3726]

@@Stantheman848 You just have to imagine that you go around the world slaughtering people.

[@alexwr]

I respect this guy for the way he talks about acting. He seems really thoughtful and seems to really love what he does!

[@123benny4]

It's not an ego thing or selfish as he says and just a job, that he does well.

[@CSDonohue11]

I can’t believe it’s already over. Peter Quinn was the Best Character in thee entire show. Peter Quinn was a F’n G. He played that last season pretty Darn Well too and went out like a G. That’s My G right there. Peter Quinn.

[@sbunzima6304]

Facts. He really killed it.

[@majinvegeta7777]

Peter quinn was such a badass!

[@weirdeurasianboy8091]

i haven't even watched S7. I stopped when he died.

[@CSDonohue11]

@@weirdeurasianboy8091 Yea, That was My G right there. Such A Great character , played so perfectly. I love it, love the character and the show. Quinn was absolutely My favorite character of the show’s entirety. I still recommend finishing the series. It’s just so Good that You have to finish . 😏 Especially after catching the 1st 7 seasons. 1 more to go. Or 2 if You stopped @ 7. 😁 ✌️ Good Day Mate 🙏

[@CSDonohue11]

@@weirdeurasianboy8091 2 to Go. Worth it.

[@TM-qc5oz]

"I'm the guy who kills bad guys" - Peter Quinn

[@CloisForever29]

I love his laugh.., so handsome and a great actor

[@joyl7842]

I love this guy. Such a great performance in all of his work for Homeland. And allowing us a peak into his mind in this interview is fantastic! Great job Stephen.

[@151Sharon]

He is so good in Homeland.

[@user-jl7ym4en5b]

I finally binged on "Homeland". I had no idea about Rupert, but he was so brilliantlty "bad-ass" & could also be so believably kind. Outstanding! What a truly gifted actor. I have gone on to catch his other work in films and television. I highly recommend that anyone who enjoys great stories with superb acting do this as well. This " semi well kept secret" deserves to break away from the pack & be the next " James Bond". A smart, young.gifted man.

[@leonardo47000]

He would be an incredible Bond. He's one of the most amazing actors out there. Idris would be great too, but is a bit older now and it would be good to have a younger guy and Rupert is brilliant.

[@lamome07]

His laugh, his eyes, his sense of humour, his accent, his gigantic talent...sigh...

[@zahemi914]

Somehow I always find his bald-look in Agent 47 was even more sexier (in a dark away), even though here, he totally embraced his English look

[@joeybaby.]

Have loved his work for decades, such a complete actor. I always believe the characters he plays , he makes them so convincing and real.

[@crazykiller1337]

i just looked at Aimee Mullins, she went through a lot. i'm glad she is with a good guy.

[@vamanosninja4143]

She sounds freaking amazing.

[@CYP0]

I find it astonishing that she manicures her toe nails.

[@blackdiamond766]

imo

[@TheMisslisaemm]

Just fin watching season 6 of Homeland and Rupert was absolutely amazing playing Peter Quinn, the assassin who always tried to protect Carrie. Very heartbreaking scenes in Berlin and afterwards, I even sobbed. Amazing actor, we not onto season 7 yet. I'm not sure I want to venture on without Quinn in it.

[@lauraaVd]

At first I was relieved seeing him, I had grown so attached to Quinn’s character, seeing the actor alive was a kind of consolation. Mind fuck when he starts speaking in a very different accent (even though it’s very sexy!)

[@tresjolieme81]

o he teared up after seeing that scene, I think im in love with this man.

[@tonybp]

I'm still pissed at Homeland for the way they treated Quinn at the end.

[@lindakelly9552]

Loved him in Homeland, also loved him in “The Young Victoria” with Emily Blunt, they were incredible together!!! Hollywood get with it, this guy can carry a show.

[@pam0626]

It’s so nice to hear Rupert laugh. Poor Quinn never got the chance. And his accent is so posh…

[@illlmatic4life981]

Hyped for Homeland and judging by the clip Rupert Friend is heading for an Emmy.

[@yaniraavilasantos8452]

William Garcia I was so happy..plus the most important body part it's still functionable..lol dispite his disabilities..

[@iamclough3385]

illlmatic 4 life, that would be awesome, but I think he will be snubbed.

[@shivasismohanty3372]

Rupert Friend is a genius actor and his method of working is very unique & that's what brings the best out of him !!!

[@gordon4385]

Damien Lewis (Nick Brody) is equally surprising, accent-wise.

[@BatmanHQYT]

His American accent is so good he's losing his British accent, lol

[@arianeflorent7838]

I am absolutely besotted with Peter Quinn...the acting is perfection.

[@geronimokzldrli.4112]

I also like it very much, he plays this guy well, I agree with you. Although I'm not an American, I love America

[@lizannewhitlow1085]

Rupert should be nominated again for the Emmy. And he should win it!

[@dennisaur66]

Wow, he is so likable

[@MinorDetailssnirk]

Quinn has actually been shot 3 times over the series- rofl why do the writers hate him so much? I like how Rupert Friend's all, "idgaf I just do what they tell me"

[@bellajuventina]

William Garcia *Spoilers* wait to see season 6 finale pics

[@JeremyGSU2011]

He deserved way more of an ovation than that. He killed it as Peter Quinn. Such an awesome character.

[@4legends212]

There is something about him or his character he is so likeable, everyone I know men or girl everyone like him in homeland , he should hv gone till end

[@suchartboontid2560]

He's half Elijah Wood half Orlando Bloom.

[@geetalal885]

This comment hasn't received the appraisal it deserves. 🙌🏽

[@tik_tak7481]

Yes thank God ...

[@mclarenm1]

Yup

[@EquiliMario]

Now I can't unsee

[@abdiaziizserar5255]

Absolutely he is a fantastic guy, after watching him in homeland he became one of my favourite actors.

[@centref0lds1]

Such a great actor, amazingly talented and modest. I hope the best for him in the future, he really deserves it!

[@saraliseth]

he's so handsome!!

[@nca4794]

Seeing how he is in reality shows just how excellent an actor he was as Peter Quinn.

[@BreSutherlandTv]

He's such a great actor!

[@RajashreeGhoshdiya]

he's hooooot

[@idontlikeseeinglongusernam4589]

Rajashree Ghosh Im a guy & even i agree

[@StormyKid27]

Rajashree Ghosh waiting for him n carrie to hook up since 3 years now.

[@JC_4801]

Love him bald. hahaha. Agent47

[@steve5825]

He is....and I’m a straight male !

[@geetalal885]

I can't believe Rupert is British. I'm British and Rupert half sounds like an American putting on a British accent and half like Daniel Radcliff. This is brilliant! I can't get over how good his american accent is on the show.

[@edie8931]

the first part of this comment made me laugh bc rupert is such an english name

[@pdbruner54]

Very excellent actor. He made this show totally awesome. He should do more...thank you Rupert for doing thus for us to see.❤❤♥️

[@contorta960]

Quinn was my favourite in Homeland too!! He has diplomatic immunity, (that's an American licence to kill).

[@babilabub]

I love Quinn. He plays Quinn character to the T. Can't wait to watch Homeland.

[@suzyq4982]

This guy makes HOMELAND bearable - love him !! ❤️

[@lazargabriela8547]

His acting is so brilliant!

[@genericwoman3713]

Ohhh he was wonderful as Quinn and his work in season 6 was exceptional. No idea he was English! And he's so right about people from Oxfordshire calling it the Shire as well!!

[@loveiswinner8539]

He is soooo handsome ! English actors really look genus!

[@joenotaverage]

This guy is bloody brilliant in Homeland... Such a good actor!

[@dawnjones3525]

I LOVE RUPERT FRIEND!! He was phenomenal in Homeland!!

[@Revelwoodie]

I've never seen "Homeland," but I've seen Rupert Friend in a lot of other things and became a fan - I had no idea he was on American TV. For those of you who haven't seen it, you should check out "Cheri" - a movie he did with Michelle Pfeiffer.

[@jefflockaby702]

Peter Quinn was such a badass...even half crippled with aphasia, he still out thought & outfoxed a SWAT team & numerous black op professionals...he was always five steps ahead of everyone & made Jason Bourne look feeble...

[@fizbinsfire]

One of my favorite actors on homeland and they fuked his character up.

[@Jux925]

Nah, I liked how bad-ass he was even when he was disabled.

[@catherinetighe7813]

I wanted him to have a happy ending. Carrie wasn't for him, although he loved her and she missed it!!! Her other friend, the IT specialist's death was heart breaking and Carrie suddenly realised she didn't value him they way she should have!!! The scene where she took care of his body was heart breaking!!!

[@stephifeoma]

@@Jux925 me too

[@moderatefkr6666]

​@@catherinetighe7813 There was a lot of truth in the way Carrie behaved towards people. The back story was that she was Saul's protege, which essentially meant using anyone and everyone to get the job done. Max was an easy touch. That's how intelligence operatives are.

[@saskewoo]

The only thing I've ever seen Rupert Friend in was Pride & Prejudice back when he was dating Keira Knightley... and at first I actually thought he was Orlando Bloom 🤔🙄

[@vamanosninja4143]

He looks like him with blue eyes.

[@Ladylibbywilliamson]

saskewoo Rupert in The Young Victoria 🔥🔥🔥

[@vamanosninja4143]

Libby Williamson too hot. call the police and the firemen.

[@jojoba11]

So did I!

[@yaniraavilasantos8452]

saskewoo When I 1st saw him was on the boy in the stripe pajamas..

[@TheCedilia]

Homeland went downhill after Peter Quinn. I'll still watch the last season though...

[@terrybowman1746]

he's so good looking, i love him so damn much

[@stevenvater2681]

What a guy!! ..... he's got no idea how fkn brilliant he is !!!!

[@emilyholmes4154]

he doesn't have THAT thick an English accent

[@NickCollins25]

Emily Holmes Plus, there are a LOT of English accents!

[@NmpK24]

Oxfordshire isn't that 'thick' an accent at all, compared to other places like in the North, Wales or Scotland. It's called RP - received pronunciation. Standard accent.

[@alexandrastevens7450]

The way he speaks is really quite posh and totally clear. When I hear an accent described as "thick" I expect to hear working class whether from London or Brooklyn.

[@benhowarth843]

Alexandra Stevens the only people from London who have ‘thick’ accents are cockneys

[@pandora8478]

He does

[@bpwinces]

he's SO FUCKING GORGEOUS 😍

[@jackdolah2031]

He's just tooooooo handsome! Unnecessary good looking person

[@MrSteven0507]

Quinn 🤩🤩🤩

[@steve5825]

My favourite character in the show he’s a superb actor.

[@vamanosninja4143]

He was hot in The Young Victoria.

[@Axle-F]

Can't wait to see he new season of Peter Quinn Torture Simulator, I mean Homeland!

[@FunmiShittu]

I so much love Quinn! Gosh ! Amazing actor🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@deannaoquinn6822]

This man deserves an *Oscar* an *Emmy* a *Bafta* a *Knighthood* an *Obe* as *Peter Quinn ...in fact i think he should be the next *James Bond* and the new *King of England

[@margarettaylor5793]

This young man is such a great actor.

[@kamleshmaheshwari3290]

Awesome character peter Quinn...He is brilliant... Outstanding....

[@missflooze]

He doesn't have a THICK accent he has a nice middle class accent!

[@teuntje2863]

This guy is a solid actor.

[@dorotap9423]

So happy Peter Quinn is alive :) Better keep him alive or many people are going to quit watching this show!!

[@s.f.694]

Gorgeous man and really great actor. Respect the roles he picks very versatile and cares about the craft. 👏🏻💕

[@KateMich12]

Yay Quinn!

[@talia841951]

had no idea Hugh Laurie or Rupert Friend were English until I heard them on interviews.

[@j.brown70]

We binged all 8 seasons these past few weeks and finished last night. I figured dude was British cuz of his first name but Quinn’s character has been put thru the ringer!! One of my favorite scenes tho was when he shot Carrie. 😂

[@kevinadams9468]

The minute he popped up in the show I said "This guy is interesting.' His character is super-well-played.

[@padawanpadawan7580]

Just give him his Emmy already

[@xxYCG]

I don't even know why I am surprised xx They are always British 😂😂😂😂 His voice is gorgeous though 😍😍😍

[@aimeesalonga5723]

I really like his character as peter quinn in Homeland, he acting was cool but deep, he’s also cute

[@CSDonohue11]

Woe, I did not know that about his Wife. No wonder he played Peter Quinn so well, it’s because he’s really a bad ass in real life too. Straight up G.

[@ozzywazzy3760]

Yey! Homeland is back! Love the show.

[@BellydancingAmazon]

I only know him as Mr Wickham and Prince Albert. British actors are so much better than American ones.

[@QUARTERMASTEREMI6]

Oh so that's where I've seen him from! British actors are brilliantly above American actors in general.

[@almaguapa-sailboatliveaboa440]

That scene was really intense! Really great actor.

[@jchant5465]

I literally cried when they killed him off on homeland

[@pumakel1]

Damn you ruined it for me I’ve not finished

[@roseeleni7696]

Dick

[@Tutufun01]

He deserved an Emmy for season 6.

[@PjTexas]

He’s awesome! Fun to hear his real life accent!

[@LyndaRae]

I just binge-watched the whole of Homeland again. It was my favorite series, along with Breaking Bad. (a perfect morality tale) My god, how Homeland fits today's world! It was terrifying. I was so impressed with Rupert Friend I had to check to see that he got an Emmy. I couldn't believe he hadn't. He was amazing. I don't have much interest in actors' lives, I just want to see them on the screen without any baggage. I didn't even know he was English. I was even more impressed. I was happy to see all of these great comments. I hope he knows what an impression he made.

[@jacket9067]

MARVELOUS ACTOR!!!!!!! Homeland could go on forever

[@lostalina2]

this was fun but too short...I want more of Rupert

[@HappilyDistractedPodcast]

One of the best actors I have ever seen!

[@jennistevenson796]

He is always so good, loved him as Prince Albert and loved him in Homeland