My Film Firsts with David Tennant: Childhood Memories and Acting Inspiration

🎥David Tennant's first film obsession was Star Wars, which he saw at the age of six in 1977.

😱He vividly remembers watching The Evil Dead and being haunted by the scene where a zombie stabs someone in the leg with a pencil.

🦖The first film David Tennant watched in the cinema was The Land That Time Forgot, a dinosaur adventure.

🐭His first performance was in a primary school production of The Town Mouse and The Country Mouse.

🎬David Tennant's first encounter with writer Russell T. Davies was during the read-through for Casanova.

Which film made David Tennant want to act?

—David Tennant doesn't recall a singular experience, but rather being inspired by certain film performances.

What was David Tennant's first audition?

—His first audition was likely for an anti-smoking film produced by Glasgow Council.

Who was the first actor David Tennant was starstruck by?

—Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith, and Billy Connolly were among the actors who initially left him starstruck.

When did David Tennant first meet Michael Sheen?

—They first met while working on the film Bright Young Things, although they didn't share any scenes together.

What was the first film David Tennant wanted to show his kids?

—David Tennant states that his kids have their own preferences when it comes to movies, so he follows their lead.

00:00David Tennant introduces himself and the topic of discussing his film firsts.

00:16He recalls Star Wars as the first film he got obsessed with and describes the impact it had on him.

01:22David Tennant talks about watching The Evil Dead and the scene that haunted him.

01:59He reminisces about seeing The Land That Time Forgot in the cinema and the excitement it brought.

02:22David Tennant shares his memories of his first performance in a primary school play.

02:55He discusses his first encounter with Russell T. Davies and their collaboration on Casanova.

06:42David Tennant reflects on being recognized for his work and the peculiar experiences it brings.

09:36He recalls his first meeting with Michael Sheen while working on Bright Young Things.