Nick Frost: 'Tarantino has pictures of me in his cinema'
Nick Frost, known for his love of pies and his role in the Cornetto trilogy, shares his thoughts on various topics in this interview. He discusses his favorite pastry recipes, including double crust pies with savory fillings like slow-braised steak and roasted shallots, and sweet options like apple and cinnamon with a Demerara sugar crust. Frost also mentions his experience with a live-action remake of Captain Pugwash, which didn't come to fruition due to funding issues. When asked about his preferences, he expresses a desire to be Andie MacDowell for a day, solely to experience being a woman. He confirms his ability to salsa and his consideration for participating in Strictly Come Dancing, but ultimately decides against it due to the workload and personal reasons. Frost also reveals his skills in handling a gun and knitting, acquired during his acting career. He clarifies the similarities between his character Mike in Spaced and The Big Lebowski's The Dude, which were coincidental. Frost suggests remaking serious films like Downfall or Saving Private Ryan with a West Country accent, and he mentions Tarantino's admiration for him, as evidenced by pictures of him in Tarantino's cinema. Regarding his involvement with Harry Potter, Frost admits to watching all the films with his family during Christmas and even attempting to manifest the role of Hagrid by writing the name 7,000 times. He also opens up about his tattoo journey, starting with a single tattoo at 20 and continuing to cover his body with tattoos as a way to cope with grief and transform spiritual pain into physical pain. Finally, Frost expresses his love for filmmaking and television, stating that he would consider playing Shakespearean characters in films but has only once performed on stage, finding it stressful despite his enjoyment of the experience.
