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Wednesday, 2 March 2011
'This movie is very different to the last one, my character is explored in such a unique way' George Millman
The British actor was fresh off his 2010 screen debut triumph, Isolation?, a psychological thriller set in coalition Britain about a man being stalked by zombies. The box office hit was such a success that, less than a year later, heartthrob George Millman has been called back to resume his role as Ed Crispin in the sequel Isolation: The Second Coming?
Millman has said: 'I am delighted to be returning to the role of Ed Crispin. The last film was such a success and so much fun to make. In a way, this movie is very different to the last one. My character is explored in such a unique way, it answers questions that have never been asked before.' Millman is the only original cast member remaining - the rest of the cast and crew have all been replaced. The new film is being directed by Moneeb Hussain, who is taking over from a joint effort by Matty Hall-Thomas and Ned Holmes last year. Hussain has had a number of titles to his name during his career, the most recent being the infamous The Dispensibles. When asked what the new director was like to work with, Millman responded: 'Moneeb has been great. He has a very different directing style to Matty and Ned. I think Moneeb is a bit more hands-on really. Matty and Ned were more interested in following the original script, whereas Moneeb has more of a passion for adapting and changing the plot - which is a bit unpredictable at times, but there's no one better to work with.
'Apart from the fact that the character is the same, The Second Coming is really a standalone film. There are no references to the last adventure, while at the same time you can still see the toll that the experiences with the zombies have had on Ed. He is much more confident within himself now, but at the same time the eccentricity and the madness are all very much still there.'
Millman's last appearance as Crispin was less than a year ago, and already he has become a household name. With this sequel under his belt, who knows where his next break will come from? Millman said: 'I would hate to go to Hollywood, it's such a depressing zone. I think I will stay a British actor all my life. British films have a certain zazz about them, and I am pretty sure that they will continue to appeal to me.'