From Variety · K.J. Yossman · · 1m 40s
Keira Knightley and Joe Barton on Helen's Death Choice
Keira Knightley and 'Black Doves' creator Joe Barton reveal why Helen should have been killed in Season 2.
In brief
Keira Knightley and 'Black Doves' creator Joe Barton reveal why Helen should have been killed in Season 2. Keira Knightley and 'Black Doves' creator Joe Barton explain why Helen Webb should have been killed in Season 2, with Dani being the character chosen instead. Originally reported by Variety.
Season 2 Focus
Keira Knightley and Joe Barton discuss shifting focus from Helen's backstory to Reed's in 'Black Doves' Season 2.
“It organically came out the storytelling process of Reed’s backstory, and the idea of the sins of the past coming forward and everyone suffering for them.”
Helen's Motherhood
Knightley reveals she was given a script to shoot a nanny but argued it was unrealistic for a mother with children.
“But she has taken the kids, so we do have to kill the nanny.”
Breastfeeding Scene
Knightley explains the scene where Helen's breasts leak milk while shooting Franz mirrors her pregnancy in Season 1.
“That’s what I love about it, because life doesn’t stop just because you’ve got other stuff.”
Prime Minister's Wife
Barton clarifies that the prime minister's wife doesn't get a security detail in real life.
“The prime minister’s wife doesn’t get a security detail, so it’s very realistic.”
Slow Horses Comparison
Barton states 'Black Doves' is more fantasy than 'Slow Horses' which takes place in the real world.
“I think the big difference between us and them is ostensibly 'Slow Horses' takes place in the real world, and I don’t think we do.”
Dani's Death
Knightley explains she wanted to kill Dani but was given the chance to kill Gabrielle Creevy instead.
“I don’t think it’s OK that she tried to fuck my husband and kill me on Christmas Eve.”
Neve Campbell
Barton mentions killing off Neve Campbell's character Cecile was shocking but he didn't consider bringing her back.
“I just thought it would be so shocking to do that to poor Neve.”
Somerset House Oner
Knightley describes shooting a chase scene through Somerset House in a single take with five takes.
“We didn’t have a lot of time to rehearse that sequence, and all of a sudden, Julian [Farino, the director] said, 'Actually, I want to shoot it in a oner.'”
Christmas Nod
Barton explains they had to digitally add a Christmas tree to Trafalgar Square after Christmas.
“We had to digitally put the tree in. The first [season] we were chasing Christmas, and this one we were running from it.”
Season 3 Hopes
Barton says he's in a writers' room for Season 3 and hopes it will happen.
“I’m in a writers’ room for it at the moment, and we’re hoping.”
What to remember
Keira Knightley and 'Black Doves' creator Joe Barton explain why Helen Webb should have been killed in Season 2, with Dani being the character chosen instead.
