Richard Madden on PTSD Research, Feeling "Isolated and Broken" After 'Bodyguard' | Close up

Richard Madden ('Bodyguard') joins Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter's Drama Actors Roundtable to talk about speaking with soldiers about PTSD to prepare for his role, the toll it took on him emotionally and physically, and more.
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[@srestha]

Richard Madden is so underrated. He deserves much more recognition than he gets.

[@erza_stark]

it's just the begening for him (and what a begening), we gonna see him again, he's so talented, don't worry about him

[@ethidian3444]

Lol @ that typo.

[@srestha]

@@ethidian3444 I don't think that was a typo. Maybe the person is not very good with spellings and it's totally fine since English is not my native language as well.

[@ethidian3444]

@@srestha it's no worries. It wasn't really a typo it was more of using the same word twice and I thought it was a funny mistake: "He deserves much more than he deserves" doesn't make sense. But that's totally cool. I don't look down on you or anything silly.

[@srestha]

@@ethidian3444 omg I didn't realise my own typo. I'm so sorry lol. 😂

[@silversauceran]

He’s so charismatic and thoughtful... I like that he’s shining a light on mental health

[@shannen22able]

he will be such a fine Bond.

[@artheaux666]

Forugh Esmaili I agree

[@HOAfan11]

Nah

[@malaydas7950]

YESS

[@mercymusinguzi3375]

Agreed

[@Heedy770]

nope...

[@MsLozeh]

I loved what he did in Bodyguard. It would have been hard for him to distinguish himself as something other "that guy from game of thrones". But the fact that we are seeing him lead a successful show like bodyguard and be an Emmy contender years down the line is a testament to his hard work and skill as an actor. Hope to see more from him.

[@nishustash]

Yeah, I'm so happy for him. There's just a few GoT actor and actresses that can get out the image of the king of bla bla or their character in GoT.

[@hallowshp5240]

I agree . Richard Madden gave an intensely committed performance in bodyguard. He was good in Cinderella and Rocketman. But bodyguard showed how talented he is .

[@dianeblumenthal5951]

Madden reminds me of that phrase, he's got a jaw that can cut glass.

[@when_life_gives_you_limes]

I read "he's got a jaw that can cut grass". 😂

[@dianeblumenthal5951]

@@when_life_gives_you_limes Well, Madden seems pretty talented, maybe he could !!

[@ropesofpearls9758]

It's the Scottish jaw like Sam Heughan.

[@reefee202]

He did a great job in the bodyguard

[@hannahmerrill3079]

Richard Madden and Diego Luna at the same table...my heart.

[@zt2552]

Same thoughts... And feelings. Love them both 😊❤️

[@_solange]

My ovaries.

[@estadoagridulce]

he is one of the few GoT actors that have like a really promising career.

[@MT-eo6tq]

Emilia Clarke and Sophie Turner too I guess because they have HUUUUUUUUUGE social media following.

[@Tigris797]

other than the young actors, i think ALL of them have very accomplished careers already

[@777L777E777]

Sophie Turner is doing extremely well too

[@olebramserud59]

Sychlo Killent social media can give them big movies since their marketvalue is high as fuck. Both Sophie and Emilia are good actress

[@malaydas7950]

Yeah. And he's got such a good future. Probably a Bodyguard Season 2. Also either or both James Bond and The Eternals. He deserves the whole world and I'm so happy for him!!

[@cynus8]

He's serving us some grey streak realness!

[@darionwilson3666]

Do you think it's real? Lol cause I'm still curious.

[@cynus8]

@@darionwilson3666 I think so. I used to have some grey streaks of hair as well. But now it's grey all over hahaha

[@mariaulrich3286]

@@darionwilson3666 It is real, he said some time ago that he used to hide it because he was insecure about it, but he's owning it now

[@darionwilson3666]

@@mariaulrich3286 Well it looks really hot hehee

[@SM-rn8sq]

@@mariaulrich3286 I heard it was fake

[@bhanugopal7132]

This guy is an amalgamation of good looks, acting, great personality, honest and attitude. I am a fan of Richard madden or what

[@SassySmall1]

He did such an amazing job with the role, he portrayed PTSD in an accurate and mature manner.

[@hessu275]

It was weirdly entertaining to see King In The North in Rocketman, dude has charisma

[@lulugraham3297]

Richard is so incredible! I'm so glad he's starting to gain more attention because he deserves it so much!

[@marjanp4784]

I have been watching everything related to Richard Madden for 1week... I'm just in love with the guy 😍

[@mariaulrich3286]

I can relate

[@mjmomo541]

I feel you! 😅

[@pandoracaffrey7435]

Oops same for me 😁 Just watched him in Medici and now I cant get enough watching his films and interviews lol

[@evaniyathomas]

tbh richard did a brilliant job portraying the character. somebody give him an oscar👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻he had me ever since the opening scene. I was shooketh💯

[@emmag75]

richard is legit the sunshine

[@huh4206]

3:11 most adorable laugh

[@traceymuy1942]

Richard giving wise words! Don’t stress, be confident, be chill, and it’s ok to fail.

[@palomanevada2715]

Sorry, I just can't help myself. THE KING IN THE NORF!!!

[@Samy.10VE]

He was phenomenal in Bodyguard, so happy he’s getting praised for it!

[@wonwinner4811]

His accent , oh lord ❤️

[@targlife2979]

Love seeing both Emilia Clarke and Richard Madden at these roundtables. Probably the two GoT actors with the most promising careers. Him with all the praise he's gotten from the bodyguard and her with all the praise and awards buzz she's gotten for her work during this last season of thrones and the creation of her new production company. Expecting big things from both of them.

[@MoreFriesplease]

This! Exactly my thoughts

[@Shamyrl]

Sophie Turner also has a promising career. I think she will be even more successful than Emilia.

[@targlife2979]

@@ShamyrlWith everything Emilias' doing.. most of which she hasn't even publicly announced yet, but has definitely hinted at (which is why I brought up her production company) I Highly doubt that! Emilia is setting herself up for big things behind the camera as well, not just in front of it. Emilia and Richard are definitely the ones to watch. Plus u didn't need to make it a Sophie vs Emilia thing. People like u are so annoying. Always pitting people against each other. Literally all u had to say was that u think she'll have a promising career as well and go about your day smh.

[@Shamyrl]

@@targlife2979 You already put the actors against each other by saying Emilia and Richard will be the most successful game of thrones stars when the show ends. You did it without realizing it. Besides, im just being a realist. Sophie is much younger which in Hollywood youth is everything for an actress. Emilias movies haven't done all that well either at the box office and Americans can be extremely bias against foreign actors. Many British actors tend to fade out when they are no longer starring in hit movies or tv shows while American actors continue to get work.

[@targlife2979]

@@Shamyrl I didn't pit them against each other. I spoke about Emilia and Richard without thinking about the other members of the cast because at the moment those other cast members aren't as relevant as the two I originally mentioned. YOU decided to throw sophie in there to try to put Emilia down when it wasn't necessary. Interesting how you didn't try to pit Kit against Richard, but only felt like doing that with the women. You said you're being a realist, but you're clearly living under a rock since you don't realise that age is becoming less of a factor nowadays when it comes to getting continued opportunities in Hollywood. Meryl streep herself said her career didn't really take off until she hit her forties. She's near 70 years old and gets better roles than women young enough to be her granddaughter, and no, I'm not saying that Emilia is on meryl's level, I'm just talking about the age thing. Other examples are people like Natalie Portman, Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Amy Adams and Laura Dern. They're all STILL getting quality roles. Further showing that this age thing isn't as much of an issue as it used to be. Did things slow down for them at one point? Yes. But that's why they decided to go ahead and make their own shit so they could create their own opportunities moving forward. That's exactly what Emilia is doing now and good for her she's starting young. She's using her influence and her connections to invest in herself and her company to make sure she'll be in a position where she won't have to worry about who'll hire her. Something a lot of other young actresses would be doing if they were smart. So no, Sophie being younger than her really doesn't mean shit.

[@eme.261]

I love this interviewer. She always asks great questions and she's very interested in the responses.

[@barlowen94]

Madden, you smooth bastard.

[@trick351]

He’s amazing. Just brilliant. Living with PTSD is no joke.

[@richardmadden8211]

So sweet of you dear 😘 ❤

[@delinellychan]

Richard Madden is a chamaleonic actor, he plays the charming prince, a gay manager, a home secretary bodyguard and a King of North

[@wannabedrewafualo]

I don’t have PTSD, but as a part of the mental illness community, I heavily appreciate him talking about something as difficult as PTSD/C-PTSD. I’ve battle with depression & extreme social anxiety & I love learning about other mental illness so I can further understand others’ struggles. Thanks, Mr. Madden. 💛

[@riheb6954]

The king in the north, Cosimo De medici, and now the bodyguard.. He always nails it 😍

[@alicegiulivi4593]

Also Prince charming! 😍

[@ElvenSkywalker]

Loved his work in Medici and how differently he played it compared to his role in Bodyguard. which I also enjoyed.

[@marius_makiling]

It's official. I look forward to seeing Richard Madden take up more antagonistic or anti-hero types of roles.

[@jaymichelle8357]

Oh my gosh I in love with him everything about him! I’m so happy he’s finally getting the recognition he deserves. he such a phenomenal actor, from Game of Thrones to The bodyguard to every other small thing in between he could see it in every performance he delivers it is just breathtaking!

[@emillymanyheads6729]

I hope he gets to be more known and around a lot more soon cause he is just my fav person on this planet 🥺😍😍😍😍

[@LisaWatsonFilm]

Loved his portrayal in The Bodyguard ❤️

[@SuperLaserbean]

great actor

[@ketihalili91]

I love it when he gets so honest about things that he has been through in his personal life ❤

[@richardmadden8211]

Thanks dear

[@HS-sr2qb]

Please make this man next Bond. He's born for it.

[@kmdaye04]

He’s so handsome

[@Ivar1231]

Such a great actor...

[@k.m.jordan4774]

Richard Madden could play George Michaels if there was a biopic produced.

[@Dapryor]

Holy shit, that's spot on!

[@thejokerisme1978]

King of The North🔥🔥❤❤

[@Beachdudeca]

Madden was amazing in Body Guard !

[@margueridepoirier426]

He was amazing on 'Bodyguard'!

[@LeonardoDiCaprioofficls]

❤️Thanks for the endless love and support you have consistently been showing me. I can’t appreciate the unconditional I’ve gotten from you, which has inspired me to give more sensational entertainment. I’m forever grateful. What country are you watching from?

[@mellowyellow403]

The king of the Norf!!!

[@Gamer123766]

ROB STARK AND CASSIAN ANDOR IN 1 TABLE IS EVERYTHING

[@JoshAbridged]

Release the full video cowards

[@Mogwai786]

Josh Abridged "Cowards"? Aren't you taking this a little too far?

[@user-xh8nu]

🤣🤣🤣

[@tehy49]

LOL!!!!!!!!

[@fumanejafta8515]

That's rude

[@mfstarr1]

I want them to!

[@YeronimoForgia]

Adorablee Richard so inteligent and direct❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Diego and Richard omg thanks Hollywood reporter

[@mandy79319]

Love him

[@cosmicriptid]

Billy Porter looks so intimidating in this

[@facetwit99]

more people need to talk about mental health especially those with PTSD it might be the thing that saves a person's life

[@LeonardoDiCaprioofficls]

❤️Thanks for the endless love and support you have consistently been showing me. I can’t appreciate the unconditional I’ve gotten from you, which has inspired me to give more sensational entertainment. I’m forever grateful. What country are you watching from?

[@frauke9809]

I DIDN‘T EVEN RECOGNIZE HUGH GRANT

[@dustthatsings6406]

Stunningly talented actor. Our next Mr Bond surely?

[@jewel19001]

One of the best

[@richardmadden8211]

Thanks dear 😘

[@richardmadden8211]

I'm so happy to hear that

[@WinterPiano]

Not realated but richard looks really good for no reason here lol (he always does but here he looks exTRA good) lol . Glad he's finally getting the recognition he deserves :D

[@steffanyfarro2005]

Him, Stebastian Stan and Mark Hamill should do a movie together!! please make it happen

[@EXOLAF]

I love Richard Madden 😍😍

[@DanielTongol21]

All these handsome men in one table oh myyy

[@luguy8347]

HOW VERY INTERESTING, yeah he’d make a fantastic Bond.

[@rebeccaelliott9770]

Good lord that screenshot 😍

[@ethidian3444]

Alternative title: "Game of Thrones actor says he STRUGGLED TO SURVIVE!"

[@RaulVillarrealM]

need him

[@shira4442]

The king in the north 😍

[@mryamissa3930]

Are you gonna release the whole video of the conversation ?

[@johnward5723]

Don’t shoot me, but I’ve never seen GOT! ButI like his spirit!

[@MischievousMischief]

His chemistry with the lead actress was bomb (pun intended). Shame they killed her off!

[@malaydas7950]

He has chemistry with everyone he acts with, I think. Lily James (Cinderella), Keeley Hawes (Bodyguard) and even Taron Egerton (Rocketman)

[@marjanp4784]

I watched "A promise" last night, though the movie wasn't that great it was good and his chemistry with Rebecca Hall was fantastic ❤️

[@sophiewong9588]

malay das veryyyy true especially lily James, he had great chemistry with Gillian Jacobs the actress in the Netflix movie Ibiza

[@divineangubua4307]

We didn't see a dead body though

[@namechange.136]

You spoiled it for me but I'm not going to get mad about it. It's been on my watchlist for a few months now and I still haven't watched it. These days if you don't watch a show quickly it will be spoiled.

[@quaimaboylan5175]

Grey streak looks good

[@gustavogoikoetxea4524]

Que bello

[@alispikes6010]

Billy Porter looks so pissed lmao

[@godsandmonsters4601]

I remember that he was also really pissed when Richard won his Golden Globe (Billy Porter was nominated in the same category as him) and he's probably also mad that Richard plays a gay character in Rocketman (I think he said during this roundtable interview that he doesn't like straight men playing gay characters because they take gay actors' roles or something like that). So yeah, I think there is definitely some bad blood, at least from Billy's side.

[@CatharticCreation]

Billy in general seems like a deeply bitter person.

[@davidmernick7360]

@@godsandmonsters4601 "I remember that he was also really pissed when Richard won his Golden Globe (Billy Porter was nominated in the same category as him) and he's probably also mad that Richard plays a gay character in Rocketman (I think he said during this roundtable interview that he doesn't like straight men playing gay characters because they take gay actors' roles or something like that)." All the more ironic considering what's been going on with Richard currently dating a dude and all that.

[@yoyobowie1524]

CatharticCreation no he does not.. he just seems tired of discrimination and hatred

[@littlepanda6796]

The Grey strand of hair 😍😍😍

[@dazmisfit]

has this roundtable come out yet? or am i just freaking blind, lol.

[@simiemandla1542]

Stefan James is Yes! 🤔🤔Mhhm Mhhm, he's definitely a Yes. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@theplourde]

Well it sounds like he won’t do a season 2 of Bodyguard if it gets one.

[@sophiewong9588]

theplourde yeah funny I got that too ...but he has said many times that he’d be delighted to do a second season if jedd was up for it and there was a good story...

[@zarahh5203]

didn't know he was SCOTTISH which makes him 1000 times more attractive. And he's hair!!!!

[@ellieh0397]

Stop being so perfect 😩😍

[@flea10x6]

I suspect it would have been easier to broach the “the moral injury” or quandary of war to get at the PTSD

[@monwhooperinvasive8064]

Wheres the full thing??

[@marvinraphaelmonfort8289]

he can play superman in that look!

[@lindacarmignani1183]

Diego Luna and Richard Madden in the same room, at the same table. I can die happily.

[@obispokid]

lowkey Richard Madden could play an older version of Peter Parker/Spiderman if not Scarlet Spider

[@thefavourite9981]

Richard Madden is very cute, handsome, and sexy. I hope they’ll make Bodyguard season 2.

[@kllwc7772]

The Favourite They’re but both he and the writer / creator have agreed that it needs to be a great / amazing story before they can consider doing the next season.Plus the character was rather heavy emotionally so RM needs to rest his mind after such a taxing role.

[@thefavourite9981]

KL LWC There’s so much potential and capacity to the story and the character. There’s so much room for character development as well. They could unveil his past & his journey after the incident. Having a second season is very fitting in my opinion. I hope they’ll start making Season 2 soon.

[@kllwc7772]

The Favourite I think/ hope that’s the angle that they’re going for especially as the viewers / fans of the show really want to find out more about that character.I’ve liked RM for years before 🎭The Bodyguard🎭 (Rob Stark / Sirens )

[@davidmernick7360]

He moved to Hollywood and is set to make some of that Marvel franchise bank with that movie this fall. Another season's gonna be a while, especially when the first season took five months just to make six episodes.

[@kllwc7772]

David Mernick I just wish him well in all things ,he seems so emotionally intelligent/ warm and above all grateful.The writer of TB is known for not just releasing & writing anything just for the sake of it .That should hopefully bode well for the next series of TB....

[@jessefulton8841]

Can I please have one? lol I just want to hug him and make him coffee and tea

[@jessicabonnell7946]

At 0:40 is that Hugh Grant

[@mystmuffin3600]

The Young Wolf. The King In The North.

[@davidmedina8136]

He could play Reed Richards.

[@crimthaneas]

Imagine a world where Madden had been cast as Jon, and Harington as Robb...

[@silversauceran]

richard wouldve made a better jon from an acting standpoint, but not from a physique/appearance standpoint. and then we wouldn't have his david from bodyguard.

[@moonscarlt]

He would play a perfect Jason Todd.

[@Ashley-wm5rm]

David budd

[@GirlTmak]

im so confused at what Diego Luna is wearing

[@dennismenace2670]

The next James Bond

[@christina-olivia5655]

Dreamboat x

[@TomHunt303]

Steve Maddddden, the wolf of wallstreet.

[@alanday5255]

Its a shame the US VA system is so far behind in the care of PTSD.

[@keisha2120]

hmm... i wish there is a tv or film where the main character who has ptsd is not in a grim life but surviving and has comedic tones. like light-hearted

[@pennsharon8098]

At least these set of guys dressed up

[@devpratapsingh5000]

He denied all the rumours which includes THE ETERNALS

[@davidmernick7360]

I have a hunch that they're saving the reveal for ComicCon.

[@davidmernick7360]

... and I was right!

[@devpratapsingh5000]

@@davidmernick7360 Yes!!! Very excited!!!

[@devpratapsingh5000]

@@davidmernick7360 u have a good memory bro

[@rwikiwii269]

lmaoo.. did you guys liked Eternals ? 🧚‍♀️

[@nivekian]

So, no one's gonna point out he looks just like Jason Blood from DC Comics?

[@Rosawyn]

I'm not seeing much resemblance tbh: upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/29/Blodemon_1.jpg

[@mrxxbrian]

'Mother...'

[@smilingthanatos5638]

ha yes

[@corsicanlulu]

they were boys!!

[@Ivar1231]

Billy Porter what was he wearing... A robe from The Avengers?

[@aubreyjames8795]

oh sh i just realized thats the former king of the north

[@matthewgomez6700]

King of the north

[@erza_stark]

king in the norff

[@silversauceran]

There sits the only king i mean to bend my knee to

[@davidmernick7360]

@@silversauceran As someone on Reddit put it, "There sits the only king I mean to bend BOTH knees to." Yum.