Richard Armitage in Red Eye Drama
Richard Armitage, one of the UK’s prominent acting talents, takes on the role of Doctor Matthew Nolan in the latest ITV drama, Red Eye.
Plot Summary
In this six-part series, Richard’s character, accused of a murder in Beijing, is confronted with the allegations upon landing in London. He is then sent back to Beijing to address the charges. To ensure his safe return, he is paired with Officer Hana Li, played by Jing Lusi, who initially wants nothing to do with him due to the nature of the crime.
Unexpected Twists
As the story unfolds during the flight back to Beijing, both characters realize there is more at play than they initially thought, leading them to collaborate despite their differences.
Richard Armitage’s Personal Life
Richard Armitage publicly discussed his sexuality for the first time last year, emphasizing the fluidity of identity and love. He also briefly mentioned having a male partner while promoting his Netflix series, Obsession, but has not revealed the partner’s identity.
Richard’s Diverse Career
Aside from his on-screen work, Richard is actively involved in narrating audiobooks, which he considers his main source of income. He has also authored a thriller called Geneva, exploring themes of trust and deception.
Future Endeavors
Richard’s interest is shifting towards writing and producing, indicating a desire to be more involved behind the camera in shaping stories for the screen.
Physical Challenges
Despite enjoying the filming experience of Red Eye, Richard, standing at 6ft2, faced challenges with the confined spaces on the plane set, adding to the authenticity of the tension in the series.
