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The actor talks to Bustle about his path to Brimsley and how he interprets the butlers solo dance.
But the actors ties to the Netflix franchise existed before its new spinoff about the queen.
He was offered a role for the latter with a few lines, but his agent advised he wait.
He was like, Just hold out.
Itll be worth it, Clement tells Bustle.
So kudos to my agent for doing some of the best agent-ing hes ever done.
If it wasnt for him, I wouldnt have been Brimsley.
Their relationship marksthe first LGBTQ+ love story in the world ofBridgerton, a milestone Clemmett doesnt take lightly.
How did you establish that chemistry with India?
India and I sparked up a really close friendship.
Because its always duty, duty, duty.
For me, some of the most fascinating moments were treading that line.
Did you get advice from Hugh Sachs, who plays Brimsley inBridgertonspresent timeline?
Hugh was so generous.
If any of this is remotely helpful, take it.
I took bits here and there.
We dont find outwhat happened to them.
We joke that [Reynolds] is on holiday in the Maldives.
Weve hung onto [the idea] that they have a forever bond.
A lot of people will be like, Oh, is he dead?
I hope hes still with us!
Are there any other Brimsley and Reynolds scenes that stand out to you?
Were setting the dinner table forthe kingand queen.
Im trying to get information out of him; hes withholding information from me.
Im like, Look, you could trust me.
Im here to serve the crown.
And he tells me to step down.
That fast-paced dialogue that back-and-forth is a representation of their dynamic.
It set the tone for us and brought us a lot of joy to film.
This isnt your first time joining a new project in a huge franchise.
You played Albus Potter onstage inHarry Potter and the Cursed Child.I imagine it comes with some pressure.
How did the experiences compare?
The pressure is absolutely similar.
Youre handling characters who mean so much to people.
I went to the BridgertonExperience last night in Manhattan, and it reminded me of the power of storytelling.
I was really moved by it.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
This article was originally published onMay 9, 2023
