Oldman on 'Slow Horses': Fast Seasons, Flatulence, and Fun

Gary Oldman was presented with the Edinburgh TV Festival's Global Icon Award on Wednesday. During an on-stage conversation, he highlighted the appeal of his character, Jackson Lamb, from the Apple TV series "Slow Horses." Oldman described the role as a joy to play due to Lamb's unfiltered personality and lack of concern for social norms. He believes this directness is key to the character's fun portrayal.

The actor also stressed the importance of timely season releases for "Slow Horses." He noted that the production aimed to maintain momentum, contrasting it with other shows that suffer from long gaps between seasons. Apple TV is set to release the sixth season next month, marking six seasons within four years. Oldman acknowledged the effort required to ensure consistent quality and convince stakeholders to commit to back-to-back seasons.