Summary
Nick Muhammad joins Jessie Ware and Lenny in a lively conversation about his latest role in the legal drama "War," which features a star-studded cast including Sienna Miller and Dominic West. The show explores the intense divorce proceedings between Miller's character, a fading actress, and West's character, a tech billionaire, highlighting themes of money and intrigue. Muhammad plays one of the solicitors on Miller's team, and he shares his excitement about the ensemble nature of the project, noting the fun he had working with the cast.
The discussion also delves into Muhammad's comedic background, including his experiences performing outdoors in the rain and his unique character, Mr. Swallow. He reflects on his family life, revealing his children's interests and his own culinary adventures, which include a penchant for spicy food and a love for cooking simple yet flavorful dishes. The episode wraps up with a light-hearted exchange about food preferences, including Muhammad's unconventional pasta recipe that combines various ingredients, showcasing his playful approach to cooking.
Show Notes
Nick Mohammed is a man of many talents - actor, comedian, presenter, and even a magician! Best known for Ted Lasso and his unforgettable stint on The Traitors, Nick joined us this week to chat about his latest role in legal thriller 'War'. We also found out what it was really like inside the Traitors castle, how his hilarious alter ego 'Mr Swallow’ came to be, that he swapped a potential career in science for comedy, meeting his wife in the university orchestra, his Greek Cypriot and Trinidadian family roots, and you really don’t want to miss his recipe for his guilty pleasure pasta dish! We couldn’t let Nick leave before showing us a magic trick, and of course it was as amazing as we’d hoped! Thanks for such a brilliant afternoon Nick - you can catch him in ‘War' now available on Sky Atlantic in the UK and HBO in the US.
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