Speaking ahead of the show’s launch, he said Anthony was described as a “huge, aggressive” character.
He added: “I thought, ‘well, this really isn’t me at all. How can I play a hardened South London gangster when I’m literally five foot eight and don’t look very tough?’
“So I wasn’t quite sure I was up to that challenge. But fortunately, Nick Love offered me the role.”
Describing his character in more detail he explained: “He’s deeply flawed. We can’t forget that he’s an absolute toe-rag.
source: express.co.uk