Exploring Death Valley stars life from diagnosis to career highs and lows
Gwyneth Keyworth is set to have the nation in stitches in BBC's new comedy crime thriller, Death Valley.
Gwyneth Keyworth is poised to tickle the nation's funny bone in the BBC's upcoming comedy crime thriller, Death Valley.
The show charts the adventures of an oddball duo: a retired actor named John Chapel (played by Timothy Spall) and detective sergeant Janie Mallowan (Gwyneth Keyworth).
When asked about what sets Death Valley apart from other crime murder mysteries and what viewers can anticipate, the actress pinpointed the humour as the distinguishing factor.
The Welsh actress remarked: "We all love solving crimes, guessing what is going to happen and piecing it all together. It's like playing a good game of Cluedo. But also, Death Valley is really funny, it has so much heart."
She added: "You really see John and Janie's friendship evolve and see how it helps transform them. They are two lonely people who manage to find a friend. They are genuine with each other even if he does overstep the mark at times!"
With the premiere of Death Valley just around the corner this weekend, we delve into the life of the actress.
Health battle
The 34-year-old has recently been candid about her neurodivergence and the challenges that sometimes accompany it, reports Surrey Live.
Discussing her portrayal in the BBC series, Gwyneth admitted that she wouldn't be suited for her character's profession in real life.
She confessed: "I'm definitely not built for detective work. I have , I can't keep track of anything!"
Nonetheless, when reflecting on what she enjoys most about embodying Janie, she identified several traits they share.
The actress remarked: "Janie and I are both scatty. I am always losing stuff, but Janie is more direct than I am and a lot more blunt. I like her commitment to being good at her job and how she won't let anyone get in the way of it."
Career low
With roles in notable television series such as Game of Thrones, Misfits and Black Mirror, Gwyneth boasts an impressive array of career highlights.
Despite these achievements, she recalls a moment that she views as a 'low' point.
Chatting with Essence about moments she'd prefer to leave behind, she admitted one particular low was: "Faceplanting on stage – bad."
However, she reminisced about a career high point whilst shooting for Black Mirror.
She shared: "I loved filming Black Mirror, I've always been a huge fan of the director, Tim Van Patten. He directed nearly all of my favourite episodes of The Sopranos, so working with him was incredible."
Guilty Pleasure
Gwyneth disclosed that there's one particular show that captivates her more than perhaps it should, a sentiment she describes as a guilty pleasure.
In her conversation with Essence, Gwyneth admitted: "Getting far too involved in Love Island than is at all necessary or acceptable."
An evident fan of Love Island, Gwyneth would no doubt be thrilled to learn that ITV is set to commemorate the reality show's decade-long run with a special anniversary episode.
Scheduled to broadcast before the summer series, viewers will witness some of the most recognisable islanders reminisce about their villa experiences and the enduring impact on their lives.
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