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If Colin Morgan is tired of talking about his role playing the most famous wizard in history, it does not show.
The BBC’s fantasy series, Merlin, showing here on Prime, has been confirmed for a fifth season, which means the young actor gets a break before heading back to the wilds of Wales.
“I still love it,” Morgan says in his Northern Irish accent. “We finished the fourth season about a month ago and I remember looking at the clapper board and thinking, `I’m actually standing on a set filming a TV show called Merlin’. I don’t take the job for granted and I don’t ever want to get complacent about the role.”
Based loosely on Arthurian legend, the show revolves around a young Merlin – played by the 25-year-old, impish-looking Morgan – who must keep his powers hidden until his contemporary, Arthur Pendragon, who is a newly minted King of Camelot (Bradley James), becomes a wise leader.
Add to the mix Guinevere (Angel Coulby), who is sensible and feisty, and Morgana (Katie McGrath), a powerful sorceress who is doing her best to undermine them all. Not to mention a CGI dragon voiced by John Hurt, sword fights and enough chaste kisses, back-stabbing, spells and intrigue to keep everyone from 10 to 80 happy.
But Merlin was no overnight success. When it first aired in Britain in 2008, ratings were low. Over the past couple of years, and with a change of network, the show has found its niche. Morgan says the enduring legend has helped Merlin to survive.
Are you pleased with the response to Series 4 so far?
Johnny: “Yeah, we’re thrilled. Our audience figures are the highest they’ve ever been, so year on year we’ve built our audience which is terrific. Also the audience appreciation index, which is very important to the BBC, we’re getting into the 90s and anything above 85 is deemed superb.
“It’s really exciting that not only are we doing well audience figure wise, the people who are watching are also really enjoying it. As programme makers, it doesn’t really get better than that.”
Do you have a favourite episode of Series 4?
Julian: “So far I’d say Episode 3, the one where Uther died.”
Johnny: “I enjoyed Episode 7 with Gaius revealing Merlin’s identity, that was a great episode for me. But I also really enjoyed the dragon egg episode.”
Julian: “Also, this week’s episode is a favourite too.”
BMSESQ67 asks: Will Arthur and Gwen be bringing a Pendragon baby into Camelot in Series 5?
Johnny: “Blimey, I hadn’t thought about that, maybe Series 8!”
Q: Is there any more info on the Merlin movie?
A: “It’s in early stages – we’re discussing talent right now, e.g writers, directors.”
Q: Will we ever see Merlin’s mother again?
A: “There’s every chance! Wait and see!”
Q: If you could have any actor star in Merlin, who would it be?
A: “Tom Hollander, Brian Blessed, Felicity Kendal. In terms of guest casting, it depends on the parts – there’s lots of names in our heads! Judi Dench, Ian McKellen…”
: Will there be a sixth series of Merlin?
A: “We’ve always planned five series, but it depends on how popular the show is. There’s every possibility it could continue…”
Q: Will Merlin reunite with Freya?
A: “She’s important to the legend, so there’s a good chance they will reunite, yes!”
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