Martin Compston is reveling in his roles as a hero, a support group leader and a cop. In The Revenge Club, he plays a man who has been wronged by his ex-spouse and joins a ragtag gang of divorcees seeking revenge against their former partners. "There's no other reason for these characters to be in each other's lives," Compston explains, "They're all desperate and lonely and in dire need of companionship." The show is an explosive mix of witty dialogue and comedic performances from the entire cast.
Compston also stars as the romantic lead in The Revenge Club, alongside Aimee-Ffion Edwards. Their chemistry is undeniable, and their scenes together are both intense and hilarious. Compston admits that playing for laughs was outside his comfort zone but enjoys it when he can be funny. He acknowledges that he doesn't have the same level of comedic prowess as Meera Syal or Sharon Rooney.
In addition to The Revenge Club, Martin Compston is starring in Red Eye, a new series on ITV1, which sees him playing a head of security at the American embassy during a terrorist attack. The show draws on many of the qualities he developed as DI Arnott from Line of Duty, including charisma and seriousness of purpose.
Compston also has a new travelogue series called Living Las Vegas, in which he explores his adopted home and showcases its eccentricities. He married American actress Tianna Chanel Flynn nearly 10 years ago, and they have been splitting their time between Greenock, Scotland, and Las Vegas ever since.
The series was sparked by Compston's own desire to experience life outside of the UK and to challenge himself as a producer. He describes producing as "brilliant fun" and loves the problem-solving aspect of it. One of his upcoming projects is a biopic about Allan Pinkerton, a Scottish man who had an incredible life in America, including starting the secret service and working on the Underground Railroad.
As for Line of Duty, Compston believes that its popularity stems from people wanting to root for the good guys and find comfort in knowing there are heroes out there. The show's creator Jed Mercurio says that having a hit series is like having "gold dust" and feeling like you've got the country in the palm of your hand.
Compston thinks that his on-screen persona as DI Arnott has become iconic, with fans eager to see him take on new roles. He is happy to be typecast if it means he can continue to do work he loves.
Compston also stars as the romantic lead in The Revenge Club, alongside Aimee-Ffion Edwards. Their chemistry is undeniable, and their scenes together are both intense and hilarious. Compston admits that playing for laughs was outside his comfort zone but enjoys it when he can be funny. He acknowledges that he doesn't have the same level of comedic prowess as Meera Syal or Sharon Rooney.
In addition to The Revenge Club, Martin Compston is starring in Red Eye, a new series on ITV1, which sees him playing a head of security at the American embassy during a terrorist attack. The show draws on many of the qualities he developed as DI Arnott from Line of Duty, including charisma and seriousness of purpose.
Compston also has a new travelogue series called Living Las Vegas, in which he explores his adopted home and showcases its eccentricities. He married American actress Tianna Chanel Flynn nearly 10 years ago, and they have been splitting their time between Greenock, Scotland, and Las Vegas ever since.
The series was sparked by Compston's own desire to experience life outside of the UK and to challenge himself as a producer. He describes producing as "brilliant fun" and loves the problem-solving aspect of it. One of his upcoming projects is a biopic about Allan Pinkerton, a Scottish man who had an incredible life in America, including starting the secret service and working on the Underground Railroad.
As for Line of Duty, Compston believes that its popularity stems from people wanting to root for the good guys and find comfort in knowing there are heroes out there. The show's creator Jed Mercurio says that having a hit series is like having "gold dust" and feeling like you've got the country in the palm of your hand.
Compston thinks that his on-screen persona as DI Arnott has become iconic, with fans eager to see him take on new roles. He is happy to be typecast if it means he can continue to do work he loves.
. And I love that he's also exploring different projects outside of acting, like producing his own travelogue series Living Las Vegas - it's awesome that he gets to experience life in a new way and share it with us 
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. And I love how he's not afraid to poke fun at himself when it comes to comedy - it's super refreshing to see someone own their weaknesses 
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. But you know what's even more fascinating? His travelogue series, Living Las Vegas! 
I've always been intrigued by the American side of life, and seeing him explore his adopted home is like a breath of fresh air. The fact that he's also producing these shows himself? That's just awesome 
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! From playing a cop to a support group leader and now a romantic lead, he truly shows off his acting range 
. The way he brings humor to his characters is impressive, especially when it's not always his comfort zone 
. I think what makes him relatable on-screen is that we can see the desperation and loneliness of his characters, which makes their need for companionship (and revenge 
) really understandable.
. Producing seems to be something he enjoys, and who can blame him? It sounds like so much fun! I'm definitely excited about his upcoming biopic project – Allan Pinkerton's story sounds fascinating 
. What do you guys think of Martin Compston's acting range? 
I'm also excited about his new series Red Eye - who wouldn't want to watch a show with Martin Compston as a head of security? 
I've always loved watching him as DI Arnott, and it's great to see him carry over that charisma into his new roles. 
He's got comedic chops and can totally rock the serious vibes too 
Those two have undeniable chemistry on screen 
He's got that charisma and seriousness that makes you wanna root for him. And let's be real, who wouldn't want to see a hero cop take on the world... or produce a travel show about Vegas? 
. and can we talk about how convenient it is for him to play a hero/cop/romantic lead in each show? feels like he's trying too hard to be relatable & likable... meanwhile, his wife has her own travel show and i'm just over here thinking "hey, someone else is doing the fun stuff while you're on TV" 
, can't wait to see him explore his adopted home and share its quirkiness with us! 
. Let's keep supporting these talented Scottish actors who bring so much excitement to the small screen 
. I love how he's taking on different projects, including a biopic about Allan Pinkerton – it's gonna be interesting to see him tackle that role 
. Line of Duty will always be iconic for fans, but it's cool that Compston is embracing his typecast and doing work that makes him happy 
and can we talk about how great Red Eye sounds? the whole concept of a terrorist attack on the american embassy is so thrilling 
plus, his chemistry with Aimee-Ffion Edwards in The Revenge Club is undeniable 
and let's be real, who wouldn't want to watch a travelogue series with martin compston as your tour guide? 
. But what I love most about him is how he's not afraid to try new things, whether it's comedy or producing. He's got this effortless charm that makes you wanna root for him, whether he's playing a hero or a villain 
. And let's be real, who wouldn't want to watch a travelogue series about Las Vegas? 
He and his wife Tianna seem like the ultimate power couple 
. I'm hyped for whatever he does next - keep slaying, Martin! 
. I love how he's not afraid to try out different types of roles and even produces his own travel series 
. He's got great chemistry with Aimee-Ffion Edwards too 
it's so cool that he's using his platform to explore American history and culture. I'm also loving the fact that he's taking risks as a producer, pushing himself outside of his comfort zone 
it's all about embracing your flaws and having fun with them. Bring on the laughs and the drama, I'm here for it 
like, who can blame him? 
. But seriously, I'm excited for his new travelogue series - who wouldn't want to explore Las Vegas through the eyes of this Scottish heartthrob?