For five seasons, River Cartwright has been running, scheming, stumbling, surviving, and—despite his best efforts—being underestimated by almost everyone around him. Jack Lowden, meanwhile, has turned River into one of Slow Horses’ most compelling characters: a young intelligence officer who may be perpetually one step away from disaster, but somehow keeps proving there’s considerably more to him than meets the eye. Now, with Slow Horses earning its third consecutive Outstanding Drama Series nomination—and Lowden receiving an Emmy nomination for his performance—the stakes are higher than ever.
In this interview, Sari Cohen sits down with Lowden to talk about the ride so far. The two discuss what Gary Oldman is really like when the cameras stop rolling, what River’s completely useless skill might be, and so much more.
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