Interview with Solly McLeod – Robbie Summerhill/ Angus McKinnon

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I was immediately drawn to the complexity of Robbie as a character. Even in that first episode, you get glimpses of his past, who he is in the present, what he's trying to achieve…

This project came to me while I was working on another show. It started as an audition. They sent me some scenes to tape, along with what I think was the first episode, and I had some time over the weekend to read it.

I was immediately drawn to the complexity of Robbie as a character. Even in that first episode, you get glimpses of his past, who he is in the present, what he's trying to achieve and the internal battles he's fighting.

I just thought it was a really juicy role for an actor to get their teeth into.

I've loved filming in Australia. I really wish I'd had more time to explore Sydney, but what I have seen has been wonderful. It's a lovely place to be.

It's certainly much warmer than London, and much warmer than Glasgow, so it's been nice not having to get up in the freezing cold for early starts. The food has been great, and I've loved being by the sea again. I grew up by the coast, so it's been really nice to have the beach nearby.

The Australian crew have also been incredibly professional, down to earth and passionate about the project, and that kind of enthusiasm really helps everyone.

Careless is full of complex characters, all of whom are dealing with their own struggles. There are moments when you love them and moments when you hate them, which makes them feel very human and very real.

At its heart, the series explores themes of privilege, class, revenge, trauma and mental health. Those ideas run right through the story, and I think it's a show with a lot of emotional power behind it.

Robbie is an incredibly damaged, traumatised young man from Glasgow who's grown up in foster care, moving between different families. He hasn't been treated particularly well, and some really horrendous things have happened to him. He has no family left, and he's carrying an enormous amount of grief.

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