James Cordon begs Harry Styles to let him write for 1D

James Corden says he is constantly begging One Direction to let him write them a hit after he penned a tune in his new film.

The jolly 35-year-old comedian stars alongside Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo in music rom-com Begin Again and now he wants to use his new skills to help his mate Harry Styles.

‘I’d love to write with One Direction but I doubt they would let me. I’m constantly talking to Harry about letting me do anything,’ he revealed at the low key UK premiere at London’s Ham Yard hotel on Wednesday.

Corden also revealed he is working on a TV project with HBO – which is notorious for sex and violence filled shows like Game of Thrones and Sex & The City – however he’s not sure how extreme his own efforts will be.

‘Can I write a good sex scene? I’ve not given it a huge amount of thought!’ he laughed.

[Originally published Metro, Guilty Pleasures, Friday 4 July 2014]

Jacob Anderson wants GoT fans at Raleigh Ritchie

Jacob Anderson fears he will have to dodge spears when Game Of Thrones fans realise he is a music star as well as an actor.

The 23-year-old – who plays army captain Grey Worm in the fantasy series – goes by the name Raleigh Ritchie when releasing music and is gearing up for his debut album release later this year.

‘There has never been a crossover,’ he said, insisting he can play both the TV and musical fame games.

‘No-one has said anything. People either don’t make the association or they’re not interested in making the association. I haven’t had a show where someone is shouting “Grey Worm!” at me or anything. Not yet.

‘If the crowd start to throw spears at me on stage, I’ll know they’re a fan!’

Anderson is set to hit the festival circuit this summer – with one gig high on his agenda. ‘I’m playing Wireless in July with Outkast. That is really exciting,’ he beamed.

‘I’m on the Outkast and Bruno Mars day which is great because I can go and see them afterwards.’

[Originally published Metro, Guilty Pleasures, Wednesday 26 March 2014]

Rose Leslie: Game of Thrones sex had to happen

Rose Leslie has fond memories of her Game Of Thrones sex scenes with co-star Kit Harington.

The 27-year-old beauty’s character Ygritte romped with Harington’s Jon Snow last season.

‘That was my first ever sex scene. You have no idea how many takes that took,’ she told Guilty Pleasures. She insisted, however, any love scene had to be justified.

‘I felt certainly within that scene with Jon Snow and Ygritte that it needed to happen,’ she said.

‘They finally got together and got to show their love to one another. There was no political ploy or tactical play. It was pure romantics.’

Having developed something of a catchphrase for herself on the show – she often shouts ‘You know nothing, Jon Snow!’ – the Scottish actress said some fans were shocked to realise she did not share her character’s thick northern accent in real life.

‘When I get asked to do the catchphrase by fans, several times they have said, “No, no, no… it’s not you! I need to go and find the real person”,’ she laughed.

Before her Thrones role, Leslie starred in international smash Downton Abbey but insisted it was luck she landed roles in such major TV shows.

‘I just look for characters that I can resonate with and female characters who are strong and determined and passionate,’ she explained.

However, she will be hoping lightning can strike thrice when she teams up with fellow Thrones star Charles Dance for her next TV project.

‘I am currently filming The Great Fire for ITV which is a mini-series we’re shooting in London – with Charles. So we will be on screen together,’ she gushed.

[Originally published Metro, Guilty Pleasures, Wednesday 26 March 2014]

Sean Bean: I’d love to come back to Game Of Thrones

Former Game of Thrones star Sean Bean has said he would love to make a return to the hit Sky Atlantic show – even though his character, Ned Stark, was brutally killed off at the end of series one.

The actor, 54, told Guilty Pleasures that he would like to reprise the role either in a flashback or as a ghost on the fantasy show.

‘I hope so,’ he said of making a comeback while walking down the red carpet at the TV Baftas. ‘Maybe even as a zombie? It would be nice to come back, if it’s relevant to the books, and do a few days. It would be nice to see everybody and it’s a great show.’

The star – who previously dipped into the fantasy realms as Boromir in the epic Lord of the Rings film trilogy – also joked that he has missed getting into epic battles in the name of his art.

‘I do sometimes miss running around with swords,’ he laughed, adding: ‘ But I have a few at home, so I’m all right!’

Sean was nominated on the night for his portrayal as a cross dresser in the BBC drama, Accused, but missed out in the best actor category to Ben Whishaw.

[Originally published Metro Guilty Pleasures 13 April 2013]