Sunday 12 August 2012

A birthday countdown in pictures (#12)

If you visited this blog during FanstRAvaganza 3 last March, you have probably seen the post in which I talk about a picture of Ricky Deeming. At the time, I selected that picture because it showed so many things that I love about Richard Armitage. But today, I want to show you the pictures of Ricky that took my breath away - and they continue to do that every time I look at them...

Hey Ricky!



He still manages to blow my mind...

Richard played Ricky Deeming only once, for the pilot episode of George Gently, which was first shown in April 2007. If I've calculated this correctly, he must have been filming this during a break in the production of (Season 2 of) Robin Hood. That's probably why I see so much of Guy of Gisbourne in Ricky, and that's always a good thing!




What's a birthday without a birthday present? But what do you get the man who's living his dream?
This year, consider donating to one of Richard's selected charities (Shelter, The Salvation Army, Childline and Barnardo's) - visit his
Just Giving page. Thank you!



8 comments:

  1. Ah, so that's why Ricky is so Guy-like.

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    1. I see Ricky as a more modern version of Guy. The fact that they are so similar probably also made it easier for Richard to combine the two roles: he didn't really have to let go of Guy to play Ricky.

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  2. RA looks a litte gaunt here. Perhaps he was losing weight to get ready for Lucas, in Spooks series 7? But Ricky Deeming grows on me for some reason. Another well done portrayal by Richard Armitage.

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    1. That's right, Grati, he was also about to start playing Lucas North. In fact, Ricky looks like the perfect transition from season 2 Guy of Gisbourne to Lucas North in season 7 of Spooks!

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  3. WoW!!! Jeannie and you see Guy. Gratiana sees his gaunt features. I see Ricky. I've even thought his skelatal structure in his face must be like that of a cat - he can change to fit into any "space" to bring himself to the other side of something. Does that make sense? I've always thought Ricky's face looked broader; like Richard Armitage changed his facial structure to bring himself from being Richard Armitage to being Ricky. I hope I've been able to express my thoughts in these ramblings. Great pic choices - that profile, those eyes.

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    1. I know exactly what you mean, Kitty. I'm always amazed by how different RA looks in every role. He really becomes his characters... Such a great talent, our Richard!!

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  4. I watch George Gently a few days ago, and I'm still sighing... Richard definitively BORN to wear leather. :)
    Watch him rolling the cigar, and hearing that voice when he says "and nothing ever changing, except the weather"

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  5. He filmed it at the same time as Vicar of Dibley (autumn 2006). I remember he told one lady he met at the VoD filming in front of a studio audience that he had to catch a plane the same night and be in Ireland to film George Gently the next day. Even more fascinating than filming it at the same time as RH!

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