Ben Lloyd-Hughes Has a Perfect Song For Sanditon's Charlotte & Colbourne (And We Couldn't Agree More)
It looks like the actor really understands his character.
Jane Austen adaptations are pretty tricky to pull off, as the author's intricate romantic worlds work much better on the page, where a lot of time is devoted to building chemistry between the characters and exposing their emotions to the reader.
Fortunately, PBS' Sanditon is a wonderful proof that a great creative team can make Jane Austen adaptations spectacular, as viewers fell head over heels for the romantic story of Charlotte and Colbourne, describing the series as a master class in period drama.
And, surely, one of the reasons for the show's success is Ben Lloyd-Hughes' brilliant portrayal of the central character.
Fans noticed that Lloyd-Hughes practically disappeared into the role of Colbourne, not only channeling other famous performances from Austen's adaptations but also bringing something new to the table.
The rocky love story between Charlotte and Colbourne was depicted with such care in the show that fans immediately thought Lloyd-Hughes felt for his character deeply, and the actor proved it in a recent interview by revealing which song he sang during filming to better understand Colbourne's inner thoughts.
'Sometimes I think I sing because I'm processing something as a character and an actor that I can't express. And it's probably the subconscious. So, 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' is certainly a perfect metaphor for Charlotte Heywood and Alexander Colbourne,' Lloyd-Hughes said.
Despite the fact that Marvin Gaye's hit song has little to do with the atmosphere of 19th-century England, the actor is right in that the song's meaning perfectly reflects the troubled relationship of the main characters who have struggled quite a bit on their way to the sweet hereafter.
All in all, fans imagine how hilarious it was when Lloyd-Hughes suddenly started singing Gaye's song in the middle of a scene, trying to make himself look more heartbroken for the next take. But no matter how weird it must have been, one thing is undeniable — the actor did a great job playing the hopeless romantic Colbourne.
Source: PBS.