Clare’s the ‘Gucci Godmother’ of gangland for Kin’s stylish return

KIN star Clare Dunne is gearing up to be the Gucci Godmother of gangland crime as she reprises her role in the hit drama.

It seems that since the Kinsella clan dispatched gangland rival Eamon Cunningham (Ciarán Hinds) in the gripping series one finale, Amanda has undergone quite the transformation for the second season – which even extends to her wardrobe.

‘In season two, the dynamics within the Kinsella family have changed,’ she told the Irish Mail on Sunday.

‘I would say Amanda’s obviously stepped up to the plate and I think there’s certain things

this year that are getting me really excited, even just in some subtle ways.

‘But anyone who has an eye for amazing style or clothing will notice a difference in Amanda.’

The Dubliner stole the show as the emerging matriarch of the Kinsella crime cartel in the first series of Kin, which delved into the dark and dangerous underbelly of gangland and exposed the intricacies of criminal life within the family.

Dunne says the new series will explore another side of gangland crime – the huge wealth and power on which crime gangs live and die.

‘It’s like this is real money now. Like real, real money. And real money is real power. Because there is real money in real power.’

Although her character revels in the ostentatious designerclad life of crime, some of the shifts in this series will be more nuanced.

‘Sometimes [the changes] are more sleek and understated. But I think it’s done really cool,’ she said.

‘Then there’s also the new addition to the security for the family and the ways they’re moving around Dublin.’

If Dunne, right, is unfazed by the violence and gore associated with gangster life, she was similarly unperturbed by the gay sex scene between

Aidan Gillen’s character gang boss Frank and a taxi driver that featured as a side storyline last season. In fact, she welcomed it.

‘When I read it, I was just like, “finally”.

‘That they’re actually taken these things into consideration now. Like they’re considering that’s obviously a possibility even in that world.

‘It’s really just positive all round. I mean, I think we are all about diversity and inclusion. It’s a journey we’re all on,’ she added.

‘Anyone with an eye for style will see a change’