How we made This Is England with Joe Gilgun | Brassic, Preacher, Misfits

[@UKmark1994]

Guy needs to be given more big acting roles, he really steals the show when I watch his stuff.

[@xb4t757]

watch Brassic

[@De1n1ol]

@@xb4t757 I watched 4 episodes of brassic. It didn't catch me :(

[@trickedouttransam]

@The Squad Tattoos can be covered. Yes he admits to using drugs but he shows up and nails it, he's not a liability like Lindsey Lohan. He's honest about his shortcomings, faults, being bipolar, using drugs-all that, but he is there when it counts, a true professional who delivers every time. That goes a long way in the industry.

[@trickedouttransam]

@The Squad Yet he was the one that got the role.

[@JR-uf7yf]

@The Squad not how it works

[@Cal2929]

One of the best actors these shores have produced and every time I watch him it feels like hes not even acting. Just like a normal guy in every day life.

[@nickyboy74]

Calvo totally agree.....most natural actor I’ve ever seen 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@Tom-el2tb]

Worked with him behind the scenes on brassic and hes honestly one of the best guys to work with. So chilled out went out of his way to chat to everyone and never wanted anyone on set left out. Great working with him hopefully get to do it again on brassic 3

[@nickyboy74]

@@Tom-el2tb he's someone we should all be very proud off

[@djpeekay25]

Calvo agree. He is absolute quality!

[@tsubo_saiyen]

U lot aint seen preacher.His irish accent is shite.

[@topdeckdog]

I worked with Joe for 6 months. Absolute talent, gentlemen and straight up f*ckin hysterical. Lovely guy.

[@philleotardo8923]

Can you tell us more on how and why you worked with him please

[@Najstefaniji]

tell us more man :)

[@zorp12345]

@@Najstefanijihe didn’t ,he just wants the attention 😂

[@maffu71]

No you didn’t , I’ve got proof I actually did

[@NDKY67]

This is England was a truly exceptional body of work, it mirrors the lives of so many people who grew up in this country through the 80s & 90s.

[@nospoon4799]

That is why it is hard to watch.

[@dalemcmahon4130]

The Sunday dinner scene in this is England 90 is one of the best pieces of acting I have ever seen

[@stuartmurphy7695]

Unreal I remember watching it at home alone holding my breath it felt like I was in the room, thinking holy sh#t. That was intense.

[@juice1978ify]

100% agree. So uncomfortable and claustrophobic to watch. Amazing tv.

[@burlhorse61]

was this a series?-i've seen the original but not the 90

[@dalemcmahon4130]

burlhorse89 yeah, there are 3 mini series. This is England 86, 88, and 90. If you like the film then you should definitely check them out

[@milesm1234]

Best scene in any drama ever, to be honest the whole of this series is a masterpiece

[@mandythompson1815]

His honesty and openness is so refreshing. Just love him!

[@trickedouttransam]

He's a phenominal actor and has a killer smile. He needs to be in more movies/tv shows.

[@0292-q3l]

This is England and misfits is where I first found Joe Gilgun, he's a phenomenal actor.

[@vph7]

I’ve never seen a comment section with this much love in it lol it makes me happy how much everyone likes him

[@TheMancMod01]

This is England is pure gold, brought back so many memories for me. I grew up in the 80's up north and can relate so much to that time. 90 is my favourite as was 16 living in Manchester blagging my way to get into the hacienda, loving the whole scene. Thank you so much for making something so relatable and honest.

[@burlhorse61]

then you thought of how racist the era was

[@TheMancMod01]

@@burlhorse61 no I didn't.

[@TheMancMod01]

@@burlhorse61 out of all the the great times I had and the people I met why would I focus on something so negative?

[@dfpguitar]

I grew up in the 90s but this is England still gave me childhood summer vibes. I dont think the lives of working class urban kids changed much between the 1960's till smartphones came out tbh. Perhaps it changed somewhat when the first playstation came out and a lot of kids sat inside playing playstation instead of wandering streets. But the big change is pretty recent.

[@TheMancMod01]

@@dfpguitar yeah the world we live in now and the one I grew up in seem poles apart.

[@theaussieburwoodboy9943]

That scene between joe and stephen in this is england 90...is probably the most explosively emotional experiences ive ever felt watching the box....so powerfull...2 of uks best right there.

[@clarissak1924]

Brassic is a stroke of genius, never laughed so much in my life! but i love that it's proper raw and emotional too. Hands down one of the most relatable series I've ever watched.

[@irishbiota6793]

This Is England should be re-released often up until everyone has watched it. Tiz real art

[@clarestewart3085]

It is on channel 4 👌🏻

[@SilverfoxJB]

Loved him in This is England. Just started watching Brassic (I'm a Brit living in Malaysia, so out of the loop). Brilliant series, and a brilliant actor. Deserves more leading roles.

[@user-mr2cm9qw4c]

I never comment on videos but I know Joe watches KZbin a lot so In the very slim chance he ever rewatches this video of himself or even slimmer chance reads the comments(!!) which I doubt he ever will 😂 I just wanted to write how much of a hero he is to me, Ive been following his career for about 10 years - I watch every (very few) interviews that he does, read every article about him just to hear what he has to say as I just find him the most interesting and genuine hard working person! I suffer from anxiety which I know is not the same as Bipolar as such but I really relate to him and I’ve really felt so proud of him after the release of of his baby Brassic, sounds so cheesy but I feel like I know the him. Love ya Joe!

[@badgermatrix]

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[@trickedouttransam]

wish we knew what his youtube handle was

[@xRainbowCloud]

@@trickedouttransam Let him have his privacy, he seems like the kind of person who needs that to help keep them right. It's re-freshing to have such a talent who doesn't care much for the fame side of being in the public eye, who shies away from that, and oddly probably someone who needs telling repeatedly how amazing their talent is to remember to believe it yet chooses not to seek it out at every chance like a lot of attention seeking idiots. If he reads your comments, then he does, and if he doesn't, he doesn't.

[@trickedouttransam]

@@xRainbowCloud ​What I said was just wishful thinking, not everything is serious. Sorry if that didn't come across.

[@worstxb1playertylerteehc635]

Met him when he was filming Misfits in my old home town when I went back for a nostalgia Walk and literally bumped into him under and in those Dark Garages and I said ''Alright Woody , What you doing here ?'' Even though he was infact ''Rudy'' Now. And he was so kind and honestly the kind of person you'd definitely like to have in your Gang. He even allowed me to get a cheeky photo with him. He really is the nicest guy. I wish him soooooo much luck with this. Go Joe!!!!

[@trickedouttransam]

lucky!

[@burlhorse61]

he was brilliant in 'Misfits'

[@baileygamez]

What a weird thing to lie about

[@philleotardo8923]

Where was Misfits filmed?

[@worstxb1playertylerteehc635]

@@philleotardo8923 Thamesmead Southmere Lake. London. South East

[@spotlifevideography2983]

I have become such a huge fan of Joe since watching Preacher. I am wowed out by his portrayal of Cassady the vampire with a heart. I find him quite endearing and adorable.

[@Melpsy]

I love his candour...I could listen to him talk for hours

[@hexyko4850]

Joe is an incredible actor, he was perfect as Woody. He's also a nice lad and rather handsome. I've struggled with mental health issues and a learning disability (dyscalculia) my whole life too, ever since childhood, I know how it is, hope he's well. It takes a lot of balls to come out and tell others that you are struggling, most don't understand, even friends and family.

[@dankyoutuber1853]

I think what makes this guy a good actor is his ability to convey his emotions and hide them aswell. You can understand how he's feeling at all times which make him relatable.

[@sij6169]

In my opinion Joe is one of the best British actors there is, undoubtedly. He's much more talented than Tom Hardy and the likes and he's an absolute top bloke to boot. It's unbeatable that he isn't given more roles than he has, I mean much bigger roles in cinema. He was outstanding in Ripper Street and was able to make one of the most wicked, evil, horrible men seem likeable and a sort of anti hero. He should have won more awards for his portrayal of woody in this is England. The episode in series 88 when its Christmas Joe produces one the best acting displays I have ever seen. He is hilarious, genuine, believable and I just think he's a funking great bloke. I'd love to meet him and sit down with a brew and have a chat just to hear his stories. Top bloke.

[@robbieallan6522]

I was born 1980 I remember my mum n dad struggling to keep us alive on a council estate my dad was a welder my mum sewed slippers for the strix factory 🏭, I was lucky my parents kept it together for me and my brother growing up and now looking back I was lucky I had it not amazing but my parents made sure we never wanted for nothing but they had their arguments! The whole series was amazing and I'd forgotten about what was going on in the world, thanks to the cast and Shane meadows it's an emotional journey to watch it all...

[@nifferwolf]

Love This is England, Misfits and Preacher. Never heard of Brassic til now. Got me some 12 episodes to binge

[@ProfessorWhit3]

You will not be disappointed incredibly written and incredibly acted one of my favourites that he’s been in

[@gungapea8801]

Never laughed so hard as I did at episode 5 of brassic. Quality

[@kennykewn5182]

You will adore brassic

[@siwel7791]

It's great

[@hanniffydinn6019]

Brassic is the best british comedy since forever. Total classic. I mean it’s just so funny. 😂😂😂

[@njitransportltd5835]

Joe is just a pleasure to watch, and talks a hell of a lot of sense. Fantastic actor, person & human being.

[@xtd5948]

Joe Gilgun you will always be the most memorable character on screen for This is England , you were absolutely fantastic and I thank you so much for what you brought to me and so many others. excellent actor.

[@mrchickenwing121]

Met him outside my work today what a genuine fella he is

[@FuochiNellaNotte]

Thank you for uploading the full interview! It's intense and moving! I love him so much! As an actor, as a creator, as a person. He's one of my favourite persons in the world and one of my favourite actors, perfect in every single role he played (Woody, Rudy, Cassidy, Vinnie... and all the movies and music videos). He's precious and I thank him for showing himself the way he did in Brassic and the way he does in every interview. PS This is England is my favourite tv series and one of my favourite movies: I'll always be grateful to Shane Meadows for creating it! Rudy is my favourite Misfits' character (in all of his versions). Cassidy is my favourite vampire ever, mostly because of Joe's personation. And Brassic is one of the most brilliant series I've ever seen.

[@hexyko4850]

You're right, This is England is one of the most brilliant film and TV series ever, top notch acting from every actor especially Joe and Vicky McClure. I wish there was something similar. I hope Shane makes a last film or something. I'm watching Misfits for the first time, have been meaning to watch it for years, have yet to see Joe in it but I am sure he did a good job.

[@FuochiNellaNotte]

@@hexyko4850 I don't want to spoiler anything, but you're going to love "them" (Joe): he's perfect. And you're going to laugh, profusely. 😁

[@raven_canopy8195]

He needs more recognition he truley is the most tallented actor of our time

[@gurtsmunta1]

It’s been a pleasure watching “this is England”and see the cast mature and their careers blossom .

[@johno_hd1644]

Absolutely love the show Brassic! Well made and well acted! Looking forward to season 3.

[@sonsonwood]

I’ve wanted to meet this man since I was about 12. Even though I don’t know him I feel like he’s a person that everyone can relate to even if it’s only in a small way. Meeting him and picking his brain is no joke in my top 5 life goals

[@mauricepearson2961]

This guy is an absolute national treasure! Loved This is England and absolutely adore Brassic ! Genius work ! God bless Joe

[@LibertyBridgeProductions]

Every single thing he does is absolutely quality. Because every single person who casts him knows he needs to be real and he knows he does too.

[@Elnino09uk]

Joe Gilgun top man! Brilliant actor and writer and he seems like a top bloke! Could easily go for a few pints and a smoke with him

[@MichaelFoster117]

Him and lols performance brought me to tears in the series after the movie.. so much respect from texas man.,

[@deanothemanc5281]

Joe's a Chorley LEGEND!!!!

[@pcbuk1976]

What a genuine down to Earth man, wish him the world of success

[@ljbriggs89]

if Joe gilgun asked me right now to marry him I 100% would

[@andrewdavies1312]

Me too. My wife would let me

[@taviantownsend5192]

lori jade is fit

[@julieeaton2429]

Queue starts behind me!

[@ljbriggs89]

i'm honestly not even joking joe if u see this it's happening

[@oliverrees9397]

He's fucking awesome

[@Fensta]

Total legend, Such a genuine fella, comes across the same with his acting.

[@lolipop12352]

Joe Gilgun plays such a good part in brassic as vinnie I don’t think anybody else could of played it better than him

[@Leesa111_0]

Agreed 👍 he's a top actor. Love all his stuff

[@lolipop12352]

Me too

[@shiftaced5188]

Beyond amazing actor, genuine and talented, im from a town close to his home town, so I "get him", he hasn't lost his roots, hes enhanced them, respect, hope for many, many more years of his talent

[@petetaylor9370]

Can’t remember the last time I laughed as much as I have watching Brassic, it’s Genius!!! He is brilliant, as someone else has said, you don’t see him as “acting” as such. Everything he’s done I’ve watched and loved.

[@scattybynature]

Never had a crush like I do on this man.. I could listen to him talk all day and just smile.. Most down to earth person let alone amazing actor.. Top man 👌🏼❤️

[@nmacog]

One of the best British shows of all time - amazing cast amazing writing

[@bonulver]

I never leave comments on anything either, I don't even exist on the internets but here we are. Love hearing our Joe talk on any topic whatsoever for the reasons everyone has mentioned. It's a rare thing, this unflappable frankness. We are so lucky to have Brassic, I think it is so important. So many of the characters and the themes are familiar to my own life, even if it is halfway around the world, even if my narratives were forged across three different countries. You never lose the place you were forged in, the places and people that shaped you. Thanks Joe.

[@forky-reviews-and-rants]

I liked This is England but Misfits really made me like you has a person and actor you was so funny and one of the top comedic actors in the country and kinda took this character with an Irish accent into Preacher....I really hope you can go on for many years to come and bring a lot of humorous moments for many people to love and take with them to the grave...God bless you Joe a down to earth fella with a massive funny bone

[@davehedgehog9795]

One of the best films and series ever to have been produced. Class actors.

[@TheViciousdefect]

honestly so much love,respect & admiration for joe.Hes genuine & so talented. Im really gratefull for how open he is about his mental health,everytime i have a wobble i think of joe,think back to things hes said in past interviews,it helps to know im not alone & that someone else gets it,i mean REALLY gets it.i'll always support his work..and if he ever wants someone to have a brew & a natter with i'd glady join him

[@hexyko4850]

I know how it is, been struggling with mental health since my childhood, hope you're doing alright x

[@TheViciousdefect]

@@hexyko4850 same,i cant remember a time when i didnt.thank you,im ok.i hope you are ok too :)

[@jaybridge2207]

Best UK actor! FULL STOP! (and Brassic is filmed just up the road from me - can I be an extra??? 😂)

[@itslockie9171]

Joe is THE BEST uk actor🥺 need him in more stuff

[@kynamatthewson7702]

Don't ever get too big to make more Brassic. Classic comedy/drama. In stitches every episode. Fantastic show. The actors are all spot on.

[@juliescott2637]

Joe, thank you!! Thank you for reminding myself and my husband of our years of fun and silliness that we spent with our gang of reprobates! We have so many stories of the things we got up to. I can remember my husband and one of his mates coming back from a "trip" to somewhere that shall remain unnamed and my husband had jumped over a fence and his mate had thrown a sledgehammer over the fence after him, only for it to hit my husband before it hit the floor. He was a clumsy bugger was my husband, he fell down some stairs whilst mulling around some building, they'd lifted the doors up that led to a cellar and my hubby stepped backwards and boom!! down the stairs he went. He was lucky not to kill hisself. Those clips in Brassic where clumsiness caused accidents were hilarious and so relatable. Oh and I'm also Bacup born and bred, still have family and friends there, now live in Accrington so I appreciate the backdrop in Brassic too. Thank you for the laughs, love you in everything you do Mr Gilgun!!

[@WGK90]

This is England 90 is a really fucking hard watch, its incredible. Its heartwarming, emotional, and dark at the same time, and the darkness comes in small, quiet chilling moments that take you back to previous iterations, if you've seen it you'll understand but I've watched it once and as much as I loved it, I don't think I could watch it again, its very strange.

[@gladstonmj835]

I could listen to him for hours

[@Wonmanbanned]

I am glad I found this. The film and the Tv series were amazing. It carved its own nieche and all the characters have depth. What TIE achieved is the relatability. The viewer feels part of the group, like the viewer is a friend of the group. That connection is why TIE is so brilliant. I have a binge every year or so and it never fails to entertain.

[@torque9889]

Even though this is England was set in the midlands it felt like watching a chunk of my youth in the 90s around liverpool. I’ve showed it to my kids who can’t even comprehend a childhood like that. Life has changed a lot in recent times.

[@johnthorp3649]

They filmed a lot of the series in the Gleadless Valley area of Sheffield. Apart from the modern cars and people, it still looks how it did 40 years ago.

[@posniknelb6114]

Joe really is second to none.Really hope i see him in more things and This is England again.

[@jayviperdj]

Given the opportunity to meet anyone from the whole world of TV and Movies Joe would be my number one choice. This is England as a movie was great, gritty, uncomfortable but the characters are amazing, This is England the series was nothing short of phenomenal, Shane Meadows masterclass and Woody and LOL are portrayed so well by Joe and Vicky you actually feel like they are your mates. Genius body of work from Shane and all the cast. Can't praise it and them enough.

[@cianw10]

Joe Gilgun is definitely one of my favourite actors. This is England is one of my all time best films and his performance is amazing in it. Misfits was class too

[@fate9735]

Keep going with brassic its a total hit but please i beg make more episodes for each season

[@grahamscott4018]

100% agree. I wasn’t too good in my younger years (nothing too bad) but now,it’s true. If you live your life with truth and honesty,it will not only make yourself feel good but it shines through and others will see it too! Trust me,from someone who was so self deprecating,it’s so good for your mind and soul 👍🏼.xx

[@Devils-advocate78]

Probably my favourite actor on the planet. I’d watch him in anything. Jack McConnell too

[@briankidd44]

Brilliant actor. Everything he's in is excellent. I've watched the first 4 Seasons of Brassic three times, it's that good.

[@natashaharper1497]

Legend ! Down to earth despite his sucess he is truly him ! Dont change Joe we love you !

[@SlowSlowSloth]

This is England is easily in my top 3, both film and series. Amazing stuff. I hope they end up making another season of the show.

[@Tom-uv7ry]

Same for me too its a top film and series

[@joeb2487]

Joe Gilgun is always the best thing about whatever he's in. He needs to be in more stuff!

[@angieflynn5354]

What a guy and brilliant actor

[@imreallydead.23]

He was brilliant in TIE the whole cast were in fact you’ll never get more raw emotion than you do in TIE

[@Najstefaniji]

i love this actor, his is simply superb. i DO NOT understand why is he not in some famous American movies, making the whole world laugh and be happy.

[@charlesland3877]

The first role I saw Mr. Gilgun play was as Rudy on The Misfits. great show, great performance.

[@sambainbridge9101]

Fantastic actor! Every performance is brilliantly emotive and he comes across as such a genuine person, as well as a great advocate for mental health. His honestly is refreshing.

[@ginakayxx]

Anything to see Joe Gilgun 😍😍 Honestly so in love with him!!!

[@leroythom1417]

Joe is a bloody brilliant actor and sounds so down to earth. Great in preacher and this is england and everything else.

[@vickyperry6309]

I seen them shooting scenes of this is England in lenton in nottingham at the lenton precinct ☺ absolute amazing actor in everything he's been in

[@nayftv]

“I think I’d done some drugs” the bloke is a legend just straight down the line no pretentiousness just a regular bloke who happens to be a great actor from this is England to basic just a great guy and actor

[@wo7493]

legit almost cried when he said 'shimmy still does my head in'. Can tell he genuinely loves everyone he comes into contact with and the work he does.

[@Iamkerrianne1]

Loved you in emmerdale! Just binged on Brassic too! Absolutely amazing! Be proud of your acomplishments ❤

[@BoobooAngel]

Fantastic actor ,amazing, professional and funny ❤❤ even remember you in corrie ,,,ouch showing my age ❤

[@freidarhealness5216]

I wish he got casted more I thoroughly enjoy everything he's in.

[@mikeharris5719]

as an aspiring actor it's always inspiring and to hear Joe talk about his work like this as a bloke from the same neck of the woods and perhaps similar backgrounds its encouraging. this is england is the film that made me want to act, cheers Joe

[@angelasandall7362]

Joe, I remember your role in Emmerdale as Eli Dingle. I have to say you’re an extremely talented actor. Me and my husband binge watched series one and two of Brassic and we cried with laughter. There were some dark moments in the series but it a brilliant . We can’t thank you enough for the laughs you brought us. We loved the scene where Jim (Steve Evets) is eating fish n chips outside the pub and you call him from the window. We cried laughing as he’s stood there arguing with his own reflection. We think you’re brilliant and wish we had a friend like Vinnie when we lived on a council estate in Hull. Well done to you and the cast 💕. Hope to see series 3 as I hear it’s in the pipeline... 🥂👍🇬🇧

[@juliescott2637]

My hubby and I did exactly the same. The town where Brassic was partly filmed, in fact all the town centre scenes were filmed there, is my hometown so it was brilliant spotting all the streets, pubs and shops Ì am familiar with, it was also the town of Hartley in Juliet Bravo, in fact there's been quite a few things that have been filmed there. Brassic and Made in England have to be in my Top 5 of British made television, if not my Top 2, and Its because Joe Gilgun is in them, he's a fantastic actor, not given enough credit in my opinion.

[@thefullsp]

Joe is one of the UK's most underrated actors! Put him in anything and he'll smash it coz he's nutty like that!

[@leahstrother7715]

I could listen to this guy talk all day.

[@djbolton1966]

I was watching one of the classic Coronation Streets on ITV3 this week and this kid of about 10 is in it. I kept thinking, I know who this is but couldnt put my finger on it until the credits came up. A very young Joe Gilgun was superb and natural even at that young age. I hope Brassic 3 wont be too long in the making and I would love to see him back in Emmerdale as Eli Dingle

[@maffu71]

Best British actor we have seen in a long time , great writer aswell

[@garrieleepeck8753]

This is England !!! Just great . Ending had a grown man in tears

[@Jack-pt2it]

Great actor. I'm just hoping there's another 'this is england' series as he plays the roles brilliantly

[@JonnyMack33]

You find it a hard watch Joe? You and the rest of us mate but not for the same reasons... I've NEVER cried and laughed then cried again as much as I did when I watched this.. PHENOMENAL film making and acting in general.

[@scumbad7953]

Watching Brassic season 2 right now on Sky and I don't even want to finish it cause then I'll have to wait all that while for the next season. Quality!

[@dubskj01]

The mark of a truly great film is not only the quality of the creativity on every level that has gone into making it from all involved, but also the genuinely warm feelings of nostalgia for the time you first seen it. That perfect storm of golden memories and the feelings seeing it years later can evoke. Think of all your favourites and I guarantee the memories of when and where, and also with whom you first seen it will be a huge part of your fondness for it. I should consider writing utter bollocks for a living.

[@holliec1528]

can’t help but absolutely love him

[@gemmabuckley38]

Love the fact Brassic was done in BACUP all my family are from there :) you’re so amazing actor

[@basakdursun]

Oh man! I adore you. Your personality and your acting are amazing. ❤️❤️

[@freddiemeyer4563]

hes amazing! this is england espcially the series joe was amazing! would love to see him in more dramatic roles , great actor , should have been in happy valley

[@alisound11]

the best and most genuine actor i have had the pleasure of watching. a truly down to earth and humble guy. cant wait for the next show he appears in . gg joe!

[@JamieAubrey]

I love anything with Joe in it, Brassic, Misfits, TIE etc

[@BeeLZBeeb]

So true about small towns. Vinnie reminds me of many people, they all do. The scene in brassic in the shop, going incognito, had me rolling 😂

[@samsamwillswills]

If you haven’t watched Brassic 100% give it a watch

[@burlhorse61]

love this guy in 'misfits' and 'this is england'.Have to give it a watch.Great actor

[@clairejackson8723]

Brassic 2 out now loving

[@trumpnalincoln5372]

Best UK tv series since This is England or Shameless for me

[@shmuel4510]

How do you watch it?

[@trumpnalincoln5372]

@@shmuel4510 its on sky. You can stream the series if you have sky go

[@dontshootimfri3ndly853]

Im so glad he is funny in real life too. Top lad.

[@Madyetmellow]

One of the great British films. Reminds me of films like Mona Lisa, Nil By Mouth, Dead mans shoes, Long good Friday and the like. You can keep your romcoms