Casting - Caprivi

Philip Smith

Philip is a very experienced actor, and he has been selected to play Caprivi in our opening two minutes. Caprivi is the boss of the kidnapping organisation, but despite this he is quite laid back on the job. He is a businessman at heart, and keeps himself well-groomed, but what we see of him in the opening two minutes is just plain laziness and lack of organisation. This, of course, is not reflected in Philip's personality, as he is actually the co-director of this film as well as one of the lead actors! I have worked with him on many occasions, both as a director and as an actor, and I think we have a very strong working relationship. He was also in 'The Nero Complex'  alongside Lee, and so I know that the two have chemistry when it comes to acting. In 'The Nero Complex'  not only did he show himself as a fierce fighter, but he also delivered  beautiful renditions of 'Somewhere out there', 'The Lady is a Tramp' and 'Life's a Happy Song'. When it comes to his acting, I can personally vouch for him and say that it is first class. His control over his voice box is beyond words, and personally I think he could fit into any role in any film, from Othello to Bucky Larsson! The audience will really see him in his element in 'Sins of the Martyr', as this was the role that many believe he was born to play.