The two Irish actors play siblings in Martin McDonagh’s awards-buzzed drama.
ForKerry CondonandColin Farrell, settling into the role of siblings in Martin McDonagh’sThe Banshees of Inisherinwas a no-brainer.
After all, the two Irish actors have known each other since they were teens.
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“In real life, he’s like Prince Charming,” she says of her co-star.
“He’s just a gentleman: very kind and just lovely to be around.
He’s always asking if you want tea and taking care of you, just lovely.
I wouldn’t say brotherly, just a gentleman, very well brought up.”
The actress says starring inBansheeswas a return to those roots for her.
“It felt a bit more mature and a little harder to play.
I don’t think I could have played it when I was 18.”
“It’s Martin McDonagh, so you know it’s going to go dark,” she says.
“You’re laughing, but you’re kind of wonderingwhyyou’re laughing.”
The Banshees of Inisherinhits theaters Oct. 21.
For more with Condon, watch our full interview in the video above.
