Rufus Sewell (‘The Diplomat’) on ‘initial flashes of instinct’ for his character with 'robust’ ego

Rufus Sewell (‘The Diplomat’) on his ‘initial flashes of instinct’ for playing a character with 'robust’ ego. The Emmy-nominated actor plays opposite Keri Russell as a husband and wife who work for the foreign service and are experts in diplomacy. This article and video contain spoilers about the first season of “The Diplomat.” Gold Derby's David Buchanan hosts this webchat.
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[@wonderlizz]

This is the best show to come out in years!

[@jacquelinefortune8621]

He is so charismatic I think he could have actually been a great James Bond.

[@johnricercato740]

What an excellent interviewer: clearly very bright, listens, asks good questions and takes his time. There seems to be a new generation of interviewers who do their research, and are then able to conduct real discussions. I am sure the actors appreciate this.

[@steveklein8283]

He's extremely good in The Diplomat.....does an excellent American.

[@rrickarr]

Steve: I was shocked when I came here and found out that he is actually British!

[@tamaraa1865]

He’s incredible as Hal!

[@ardalire651]

Good interviewer-- if you ask the right questions it really makes a guy like Sewell shine

[@Julia-vi1my]

Needed to hear how his British accent sounded.

[@kellywilliams5424]

and he never slips up on the show even amongst other English people. Always amazed how well the Brits do with an American accent. I've never been that blown away by an American actor doing an English accent

[@rrickarr]

So brilliant what he says about relationship. For me, the dynamic between Hal and his wife were the most important elements of the entire series, not all the political stuff. Rufus is such an intelligent and profound person in this interview.

[@synchronistory]

Guess what: Rufus is as charismatically sizzling in real life as his role on the show - evidenced in this riveting interview which is the living proof. Listen to his mind. How he articulates and weaves thoughts together. Netflix better giddyup and get new episodes filmed - from writing to acting, this show's a top-notch winner.

[@naomialexis3575]

I waited on him once in NYC 15 yrs ago. Very good tipper, humble, kind. He was shocked I knew who he was.

[@wharrevah]

i love how they set up the hubby-wife dynamic, like when Hal would prepare a plate of food and then he's not really gonna eat it... because his wife will be the one to eat it, then the other characters would notice it but they do not really comment on it... it's clever in a different way.

[@StudioGREGORIO]

Its been a very long time since I watched a series and caught myself laughing out loud at the humor. This was so well written. Great cast.

[@1CelloOne]

Rufus Sewell - not enough credit for his acting ability, for sure. Outstanding actor - he is so good in everything I have seen him in. Love him in The Diplomat, playing opposite Keri Russell. Their chemistry is very well matched.

[@theresawestnedge8136]

Wonderful acting Rufus , in a brilliant series.Kudos to you.

[@nikkipattillo2319]

It took some time, but I think he made it in “The Man in the High Castle.” That’s when I first noticed what a brilliant actor his is. “The Diplomat” is fantastic as well. Can’t wait to see what he does next.

[@zeldalazino463]

If you want to see him in a totally different type of role that he made 20-25 yrs ago, find Dangerous Beauty. OMG…that beautiful movie made me an immediate fan of his very early on.

[@thenellierose]

@@zeldalazino463 Same. I love that movie. He was amazing from the start!

[@fiennesgirl9776]

Rufus is one of my favorites and has been for years! He’s hot af and is one of the lucky few that just looks better and better as the years go by! Omg, I’d do him in a heartbeat! 🔥🔥🔥

[@LizzieSparrow2]

Same here! 😁

[@draganazeljko-qh1jw]

I love Rufus❤

[@thomasinesankey1003]

Uhmm.....I didn't hear a word he said, I was distracted by his being so handsome 😊

[@boop8127]

i don't see hal as egotistic at all. he's incredibly smart, knows how to play politics--both with diplomatic relations and government process, and very worldly. The problem is he's usually right.

[@meln.4927]

He is super hot 😍

[@michaelfarrell4824]

I'm hetero but he's on my 'guys I would turn for' list 😂