Final showdown!
Jodie Comer on saying goodbye to ruthless assassin Villanelle in the concluding series of Killing Eve…
Q Where do we find Villanelle at the start of the series?
A Villanelle is done with the rigmarole of working for The Twelve [the criminal organisation that recruits assassins] and of them owning her, so she’s back to being a lone wolf. But she’s found an unlikely place to settle – in a church… she wants to be good. Whether she’s capable of that is another question!
Q In the past, Villanelle has had a magnetic bond with ex-spy Eve (Sandra Oh). What’s their relationship like now?
A They relax more with each other and they’re not coming at each other with aggression or suspicion. There’s been a shift. Eve brings calmness to Villanelle. They both provide something to each other emotionally.
Co-star… Fiona Shaw
Q Have you enjoyed working with Sandra?
A We’ve had some lovely moments. We got the giggles because I had to drive a boat and it was very James Bond. When we came in for close-ups, there was no wind, but we had to act like the boat was going fast, which was hilarious. Then the wind picked up and Sandra looked like she was flying!
Q Will we see more of the dynamic between Villanelle and ex-mi6 spymaster Carolyn Martens (Fiona Shaw)?
A My favourite thing about this series is that I get to act with Fiona Shaw. One shot we couldn’t do because we were laughing so hard. We’re like children when we get together!
Q What have you loved about playing Villanelle?
A Villanelle means the world to me. She gave me fearlessness and resilience. I got to do the most outrageous things and wear amazing clothes!
Q What are Villanelle’s outfits like this series?
A She’s in the church and trying to step into a new version of herself. So there are questionable fleeces and socks with sandals! It’ll be a real treat for the viewers!
Q Are you sad the show’s coming to an end?
A It feels bittersweet. We wanted to stay true to the characters and give people a satisfying ending. It’s sad we’re not coming back, but I’m a believer in leaving something while it’s good.