Instead, the actor crafted much of the characters backstory herself.
I particularly enjoyed working with Nick, Sharif says.
The bond of our characters filtered into our real-life relationship.
There was loads of banter between us on set that I really hope comes across on screen.
She recalls: The crew shouting Tahirahs on the set, its going to rain!
became a running joke.
Sharifs previous credits includeCasualty,A Christmas Prince,Whitechapel, and NetflixsThe Haunting of Bly Manor.
That whole experience was very cool, the actor says of the latter.
I was like oh my god when I saw my face on a Netflix thumbnail.
Im so happy its coming back.
I think Britain is missing a really good school drama that tackles the issues of today.
Sharif also names the National Theatre production ofMoon on a Rainbow Shawlasanother career highlight.
Im a south Londoner and the National Theatre is just up the road from where I grew up.
It was always so iconic to me and being able to perform there every day was just incredible.
Get to know more about Tahirah Shari below.
In the Bustle Booth
What’s your coffee order?
I dont drink coffee!
What are the saved weather locations on your phone?
London & whichever city/country Im working in at the time.
Whats your sign?
Favourite overused movie quote?
Keep the change ya filthy animal fromHome Alone.
What was your favourite cartoon as a kid?
Hey ArnoldandPinky and the Brain.
Whats one movie or TV show youre currently obsessed with?
Final Space, whilst very eagerly waiting forOzarkto return.
Who is your celeb idol?
If you had to be on a reality TV show, what would it be?
Go-to karaoke song?
Whats something thats inspiring you lately?
My Mum inspires me.
Shes in her sixties but has the looks, energy and strength of somebody at least 15 years younger.
Shes genuinely one of the most awesome people anyone could hope to meet in their lifetime.
What is something you would want people to say about you?
That I had some form of positive influence on their life.
The Toweris on ITV on November 8, 9 and 10 at 9 p.m.
