He is well-known for his role in Alfie, a London-born banker who plays a dashing role in the second season on Netflix’s acclaimed Netflix series Emily In Paris.
MailOnline Exclusive Interview with Lucien Laviscount, British actor, has revealed why the latest rung of his career ladder was a’most incredible time of his life’.
Lucien, aged 29, admitted that it was a pressure situation to be a part of the second season. However, he was very supportive of the beautiful surroundings’ that filming provided.
EXCLUSIVE: Lucien Laviscount praised Lily Collins’ ‘grace’ for filming Emily In Paris as he said it was one of the most amazing times in his life.
“It came with these tensions – I’m coming to the second season in a huge show and I was in Paris the first time. This place is, in truth, a museum with its roof lifted off.
He exclaimed, “It truly was one of the most extraordinary times of my lifetime,”
The heartthrob was swept into the series as Emily (Lily Collins’) love interest, and he praised the leading lady’s grace on the set.
Latest role: British actor, 29 years old, swept into series as Emily’s love interest. She described actress Lily (pictured with the pair on the show) as a boss in herself’.
Lucien described their first encounter via Zoom as: “She was so beautiful. She had just worked for 14 hours, and she jumped on. She was still as sweet and perky as usual – as I would expect. Emily but with the rawness that’s Lily too, who’s like a boss in herself.
“We have been talking for 45 minutes. From that moment on, I was excited and confident that this would be a great experience. We’re going to work hard, and get the job done. She is open to all.
“On any set you take, it begins with the leader of the team. It’s a beautiful setting, and she leads it with such grace.
Honest: Lucien admitted that it was a pressure situation to join the second season of a massive’ show. He described Paris, France as a “museum with the roof lifted off”.
Emily In Paris fans were thrilled to discover that the series had been renewed for the third and fourth instalments in January.
Lucien teased, while being coy about his character’s future, that Alfie might have more stories to tell and more to share with Emily.
Compartmentalizing his role was key for the Brit in order to ‘get his head out’ when trying deep into Alfie’s identity. Lucien compared this process to ‘Build-A-Bear.
Upcoming: Emily In Paris fans were thrilled when they learned that the series had been renewed in January for the third and fourth instalments. Lucien teased that Alfie would have more stories to tell and more adventures to share with Emily.
He said, “When I first stepped into my suit fitting, and I tried on several suits, I was like, right okay, this is Alfie now.”
“I was like, “Can I get braces on there?” It was like Build A Bear. The voice then came along, and then everything just kinda comes together.
“Looking at it from the beginning before you have put all the pieces together can make it feel overwhelming!”
Characterisation: Compartmentalizing Alfie’s role was key for the Brit to get out of him head’ when trying deep into Alfie’s identity. Lucien likened it to ‘Build A Bear.
Lucien was humble and sincere, and he also paid tribute to Darren Star, the show’s director. Star is also behind Sex And The City rebootand Just Like That.
He said, “He’s such a icon within the television space. I just feel so grateful and fortunate that Darren permitted me to bring his to life.”
Lucien has other credits, including Grange Hill, where his fame was first established, and Waterloo Road where he played the role of Jonah Kirby, a school pupil, from September 2010 to April 2011.
Fans are buzzing about the return of the drama series. The show’s old-timer stated that he is excited to see “what Waterloo Road looks like today.”
“I’m so so glad it’s back!” It’s a must-see! Before I was able get on, I was a huge fan. I’m so excited to see all the old characters come to life.
Way back when: Lucien has other credits including Grange Hill where he first rose into prominence and Waterloo Road (pictured above), where he was a school pupil Jonah Kirby, September 2010 – April 2011.
Emotions
It was a blast: “I think everyone is inside their own little world with the way they communicate,” he said.
Lucien’s acting skills were put to the ultimate test when he celebrated the 35th Anniversary of the GIF.
He was challenged to convey as many emotions in as little time as possible to launch the Samsung Galaxy GIF Project.
Lucien stated that everyone is in their own world and how they communicate. Lucien described the task as ‘crazy’ and said that he did his best to complete it.
Lucien Laviscount launches the Samsung Galaxy GIF Project at Samsung KX. This project aims to preserve the full range of human expressions through GIFs. The project was launched to celebrate the 35th anniversary and launch of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series. This allows users to create their own GIFs in both low and high light settings with the Nightography feature.
He shared his thoughts about the experience and said, “I did the best that I could.” It was a great afternoon!
