He is Colin Morgan. This incredibly talented actor from Armagh, Northern Ireland, currently stars as the title character in BBC's Merlin.
Every hero needs a villain though, and that's where she comes in.
She is Katie McGrath. This Trinity College graduate took the leap into acting and currently plays Morgana Pendragon, Priestess of the Old Religion.
Off-screen, though, it's a different story. This Irish duo share a strong friendship with a mutual love for all things geeky, musical (she adores Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds while he probably owns every Death Cab For Cutie shirt ever made), and a knack for colour coordination.
This blog is dedicated to these two rising talents and their amazing relationship.
Merlin Cast Friendships - Colin&Katie
“I don’t like him at all. I keep rotten tomatoes in my dressing room and wait for him to walk by so I can pelt him in the face [laughs]. Actually, in Season 4, I have the most scenes with Colin than I think I ever have, which is wonderful because, to be honest, he makes me a better actor. He is so bloody good at what he does that you can’t come in with an off-day with Colin. You know you have to hit the ground running. You know you have to be better than you are on your best day because no matter how good you are, he’s going to be even better than you are.”
we were young and times were easy but I could see it’s not the same. I’m standing here but you don’t see me. I’d give it all for that to change.
