Rob Brydon was initially against playing a fictionalised version of himself in The Trip, but later agreed, believing it made viewers more curious about the show.
01Summary
- 01Rob Brydon, 61, stars as an exaggerated version of himself alongside Steve Coogan in The Trip, directed by Michael Winterbottom.
- 02Brydon and Coogan originally thought the idea was 'a bit passé' but later concluded Winterbottom was right.
- 03The fifth season, The Trip to the Northern Lights, is set in Scandinavia and follows the duo as they search for the aurora borealis.
- 04Brydon said filming involved saunas and cold plunges, with the duo stripped to their underwear 'quite a lot'.
- 05A release date for the new series has not yet been announced.
02Why it matters
This matters because it offers insight into the creative process behind a popular comedy series, showing how hesitations about self-parody can enhance viewer curiosity.
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