‘I hate it’: Lesley Manville criticises violence in mainstream media, including Game of Thrones
‘I think it’s really bad news,’ British actor said
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Your support makes all the difference.Lesley Manville has criticised violence in mainstream media.
The Phantom Thread actor opened up about her views on the subject in a new interview promoting the action series Citadel.
Citadel which also stars Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, follows a global spy agency who must fight against a powerful syndicate.
In a new interview withThe Guardian, the actor shared her distate for gory scenes in movies and TV shows.
“I can’t watch violence,” she said, adding: “I don’t watch any.”
When asked to elaborate, Manville continued: “It’s a big topic, really. I hate it, basically. I get offended by it. I think it’s really bad news.”
Manville then specifically namechecked HBO series Game of Thrones.
People talk about Game of Thrones. I’ve never been able to watch it. Also, it’s pretty violent towards women. I really don’t want to see that.”
Manville starred in the most recent season of The Crown, playing Princess Margaret.
She recently revealed that when she heard showrunner Peter Morgan wanted to meet with her, she immediately assumed she was in line to play the Queen – the role that went to Imelda Staunton.
Citadel will be released on 28 April.
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