It is absolutely true that when Rupert came in to audition, he gave us a version of Lestrade we weren’t expecting, which was a really good copper. A copper whom you believe could be the star of another series in which, presumably, he fails to solve crimes.“ You have to accommodate your casting. “I think Sherlock and John are just a bit resentful because they know Lestrade is more handsome than them – Benedict and Martin certainly are!
Steven Moffat at SDCC 2015 when asked “Was Lestrade written as more likeable in the series because that was best for the show, or because Rupert was so charming?“ via DigitalSpy
He also described Rupert as “the most attractive man in the world” 🙂
Not concentrating at school. I left at 15 with a few low-grade CSEs, and I’ve had to wing it ever since. I’ve always felt a bit insecure about my education.
‘What’s the biggest regret you wish you could amend?’ Question asked to Rupert Graves (x)
