Brendan Patricks played Orbeck of Vinheim in Dark Souls 3, working with director Hidetaka Miyazaki. Here's the story behind the role.
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Playing Orbeck of Vinheim in Dark Souls 3
The story behind voicing Orbeck of Vinheim, and working with director Hidetaka Miyazaki.
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The Downton Horror: A Spooky Story
A true story from the grounds of Downton Abbey, for Halloween.
A true and slightly ridiculous story of getting stuck on the grounds of Highclere Castle after an after-dinner magic show — a spooky tale for Halloween from actor and magician Brendan Patricks.
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"Which Do You Prefer, the Acting or the Magic?"
The question I get asked most, and the honest answer I've only recently been able to give.
Brendan Patricks on why he'll never choose between acting and magic — a personal story of shame, a turning point in 2018, and the creative freedom that keeps him performing both.
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Brendan Patricks in Blackmere (Netflix, 2027)
A new four-part Netflix thriller from Charlie Brooker. Role TBC.
Brendan Patricks joins Charlie Brooker's Blackmere (Netflix) — a four-part thriller directed by Al Campbell, cast by Sarah Crowe. Rivals & Downton Abbey actor.
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On "That One Audition" — Talking Self-Tapes, Sleight of Hand, and That Horse-Riding Lie
Self-tapes, sleight of hand, and a small lie about horse-riding
Brendan Patricks talks self-tape technique, sleight of hand, and the Downton Abbey audition on That One Audition with Alyshia Ochse.
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Don’t Stop Until They Yell Cut
A lesson in trusting the take, learned from watching a generational talent nearly throw one away.
A lesson learned on set from a household-name actor about mistakes, self-doubt, and why you never stop a take until the director calls cut.
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The Board Games We Played Between Takes on Rivals
From Bananagrams with Aidan Turner to Danny Dyer as Codenames Spymaster — the board games that kept the Rivals cast entertained between takes.
The cast of Rivals on Disney+ played a lot of board games between takes. Here's what we played, who was best, and where you can get them from Zatu
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Harvey Keitel, Improvisation and The Pearls — A Lesson From the Film Set
A lesson in improvisation learned while filming Madame
Brendan Patricks shares an acting lesson learned working with Harvey Keitel on Madame — and what improvisation on a film set can teach any actor.
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What Self-Taping Has Taught Me as an Actor
Thoughts on auditions, process and the lessons hidden in repetition
Actor Brendan Patricks reflects on self-taping, auditions and the lessons learned from years of filming scenes at home.