ScreenTalk: Craig Parker
In this ScreenTalk interview Craig Parker talks about his acting career and his latest work, including the soon to be released TV series Spartacus.
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Craig Parker made his television debut in the 80s soap Gloss and then went on to Shortland Street where he played a womanising social worker. Parker has played an elf in Lord of the Rings, a doctor on Mercy Peak, a villain in Legend of the Seeker and a diplomat in Diplomatic Immunity. Some of his other screen credits include Hercules the Legendary Journeys and Xena.
In this interview, Parker discusses:
• How terrifying Gloss was but how it taught him about TV
• Playing annoying social worker Guy Warner on Shortland Street
• The fun of Hercules and Xena
• Fighting with Lucy Lawless on set
• The dangers of on-set catering on Mercy Peak
• An awkward sex scene with good friend Robyn Malcolm
• The enormity of Lord of the Rings
• How he loved making Diplomatic Immunity despite it not being a complete success
• Being part of the yet to be screened TV series Spartacus
NZ On Screen: Interview, Camera & Editing – Andrew Whiteside