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Slow Horses Season 4: Exclusive Interview with Kadiff Kirwan!

Apple TV+ has a hit show called Slow Horses and fans are already anticipating season 5! It's based on the book series by Mick Herron.

Slow Horses Season 4

Season 4 of Slow Horses, released on Apple TV+, was adapted from the fourth book. It follows the adventures of a team of British intelligence agents at Slough House, a department of MI5!

Kadiff Kirwan plays Marcus Longridge. A great addition who joined Slow Horses in season 2. Fans will remember Kirwan for roles in Dodo, Chewing Gum, and Timewasters. Kirwan shares his amazing experiences of season 4!

Also Read: Slow Horses: The Truth About Slough House and its Connection to MI5

Marcus Longridge And The Action

Jamie Callis & Kristin Scott Thomas looking at each other in Slow Horses season 4 Image

What was it like to create this season? Kirwan had this to say: “The Shirley and Marcus Dynamic being ramped up with the amount of pressure that they're both under. And then the surprise nature of who is after the horses this season.”

But there was so much more going on than the dialogue and characters.

  • Kirwan does many of his own stunts! He says he’s had many bruises from the season!
  • His favorite part to film? The shootout in the finale at Slough House, as it felt very powerful to perform the scenes.
Also Read: Slow Horses Season 4: What's in Store for the Apple TV+ Spy Thriller

Working With The Slow Horses Team

Agents Marcus Longridge (Kadiff Kirwan) and Shirley Dander (Aimee-Ffion Edwards) sit at a bar in Slow Horses. Image

Kirwan spoke highly of working with the team and how important these moments really were!

  • Mick Herron, the author, was often present during filming.
  • The actors worked collaboratively on improving their scenes!
  • They even had a group chat! Kirwan mentions having daily conversations with Chris Chung (who plays Roddy Ho).
  • Kirwan raved about working with Gary Oldman calling him a "cuddly bear", "very kind", and a great source of advice.
Also Read: Slow Horses Season 4: A New Face Joins the Cast!

Kirwan on Gary Oldman

JK Coe (Tom Brooke) and Marcus Longridge (Kadiff Kirwan) in Slow Horses Season 4 Episode 5 Image

Kirwan said working with Oldman was remarkable!

  • Oldman was completely dedicated and paid extreme attention to the details and dialogue.
  • Kirwan said Oldman is “genuinely one of the best people I've ever seen up close and personal act.”
  • He even kept notes on Oldman’s insights on acting!
Also Read: Slow Horses Season 4: New Cast Member Tom Brooke's Character Shakes Up the Team

Slow Horses Fan Base

Shirley, Roddy, JK Coe, Marcus and Louisa looking in shock at something on the computer in Slow Horses Season 4 Episode 5 Image

The Series is popular, and it keeps getting bigger.

Kirwan shares how the fans are special, from many generations and types of viewers that keep tuning in for more! What was memorable?

  • The Emmys was another great moment for the cast.
  • Celebrities even reached out to Kirwan for spoilers!
  • Kirwan mentions a few fans from that event including Stephen Colbert and Reese Witherspoon!

Surprises From Season 4

Catherine Standish (Saskia Reeves) and Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman) at the cementery in Slow Horses Season 4 Episode 5 Image

Even Kirwan had a few surprises during Season 4, that kept him in suspense and left the audience on the edge of their seats!

  • River's family had some unexpected connections and plots!
  • The Slough House shootout was more intense than anticipated, and it shows on screen because there were tons of explosions. That must have given Kirwan the feeling that something was on the verge of taking place! It looks like he truly felt his role.

Slow Horses continues to captivate its viewers! Be sure to stay tuned to discover even more about this interesting team of spy characters. As a great show on Apple TV+ you will discover that this cast makes something new, while honoring some well loved, thrilling aspects of this spy series! Season 4 is available for fans who want to see these characters at their peak performance and its epic conclusion. Season 5 is on the way and its cast already has a large group of fans all over the globe, and should have fans on the edge of their seats, watching as another season continues on!

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