BBC/HBO Five Days II

I had my first casting with Beverly Keogh in Manchester in September 2009. It was for the part of ‘Katie Marshall’ in the new BBC/HBO drama ‘Five Days II’; starring Surranne Jones, Anne Reid, Bernard Hill, Chris Fountain, Pooky Quesnel and many more. Written by the fabulous Gwyneth Hughes.

I found out about the casting a few hours before, as any actor knows there was a mad rush to grab the script and learn lines/get a feel for the character and try and prepare as much as one can.

This being the first audition with Beverly Keogh I was incredibly nervous. I turned up early dressed and dishevelled as ‘Katie Marshall’. Thank god I was early too, as I crossed referenced the scripts and found I had been sent the wrong section. Don’t Panic…aha…so I spent the next ten minutes learning the lines; then I was up and in to meet Beverly and David Shaw for the first time. The whole audition was very relaxed and enjoyable, even though I was shaking like a leaf. I left the room feeling happy to have met them both and feeling that I had done my best but mostly pleased I had the experience.

A few days later low and behold I had the part. *Lots of Jumping around and laughter*. The first job with my new agent Red Door- 3 days after signing with them!!

Filming on Five Days II was amazing. Peter Hoar- Director and Caroline Skinner –Producer, were both amazing to work with. The whole crew (on the days when I was on set – only two) where amazing, all so friendly, relaxed, fun and professional. I was working on set with Pooky Quesnel who played Maureen. Pooky is a fabulous person, she was incredibly helpful and relaxing to work with and very talented. She gave me some strong and helpful advice, for a young actor just starting out in the Industry. Thank you again Pooky.

I am so grateful for the experience I have had working on Five Days II, for being cast, meeting the crew and working with the other actors (Pooky), finally for the work my agent did in the process. I am looking forward to the screening and seeing everyone again. What a fabulous experience.

Till more news,

Nicola Potts

www.nicolaelizabethpotts.com