How The Last Kingdom Gave Harry McEntire His Career-Defining Role

09/05/2025 1h 22min Temporada 31 Episodio 29

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In this exclusive episode of The Stream Panther, actor Harry McEntire dives deep into his 10-year journey playing the unforgettable Æthelwold in Netflix and BBC’s The Last Kingdom.From his surprising casting story to dissecting iconic moments like the “I love tits” scene, Harry reflects on the creative chaos, emotional complexity, and brotherhood that defined one of the most layered characters in the series.He shares what it was like working alongside Matt LeBlanc in Episodes, why he walked away from musical theatre, and how acting has become a tool of survival—not just performance.We also explore:Behind-the-scenes of The Last Kingdom’s most challenging scenesWhat Æthelwold as King could’ve looked likeThe camaraderie on set and his views on creative freedomA brutally honest take on mental health, ego, and staying grounded in the industry💬 “People either loved or hated Æthelwold… but he always told the truth. Even when it was ugly.”Whether you're a TLK fan, aspiring actor, or just love bold, honest storytelling—this is a must-listen.📺 Now streaming on Spotify, YouTube & Apple Podcasts.TIME STAMPS 00:00 Coming Up02:40 Introduction   04:41 10 Years of 'The Last Kingdom'05:27 Harry's 2025 Schedule07:11 Current Motivations as an Artist 12:36 Why You Became an Actor ?16:40 Quiting Musical Theatre20:27 Breakthrough Callback 27:02 Matt Leblanc & Episodes36:37 Æthelwold Casting Call39:05 The Æthelwold Mindset43:52 Most Challenging Scene to Shoot 45:04 'I LOVE TITS' Scene Decoding 46:37  'I LOVE TITS' Crowd Response 48:41 The Last kingdom 'Camaraderie' 50:43 Æthelwold's EYE Burning Scene Discussion 54:36 Death Plot : Little Finger VS Æthelwold58:36 Creative Freedom on Set of 'THE LAST KINGDOM' 62:06  WHAT IF Æthelwold became  the KING ? 67:45 Not a 'Rapid Fire'75:43 Learnings & Harry's Final Advice78:35 Actors & Mental Health

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