‘Do something better with your life’: Fleabag star gives advice to show’s fans

After the role of James Moriarty in Sherlock, Andrew Scott’s roles have been in the spotlight for many years: we have seen him in big budget films like Specter or 1917, both signed by Sam Mendes among others. And she’s currently in the running for multiple awards for her performance in the drama Without Ever Knowing Us, in which she’ll notably star alongside another rising star, Paul Mescal, alongside Jamie Bell and Claire Foy.

However, his most popular and still widely discussed role remains the “hot priest” from season 2 of Fleabag, starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge of the famous series. His chemistry with the actor captivated fans and their doomed bittersweet romance – he is a priest, after all – proved to be a highlight of the show. Even 5 years after its end, some fans have not recovered from their grief and Andrew Scott He has a special message for them.

The “hot priest” who changed everything

you have to admit Andrew Scott Played a character with incredible charm in the second season of the series 2. Season 1 was already a hit with viewers for its unique meta-humor that broke the fourth wall, but the addition of the famous “sexy priest” in the second season brought a new dimension to the show – one who seemed to be alone. Know the moments when the character Phoebe Waller-Bridge He talks to the camera and even shouts for it.

As the audience remembers, the two characters do not end up together due to the priest’s devotion to God, which disappointed some fans who were hoping for a happy ending for the potential couple. Five years later, they are still shocked by the characters’ goodbyes at the end of the series.

Andrew Scott He recently reflected on the success of the series and the popularity of his character in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. When asked if fans were in shock, the actor advised them to stop feeling sad and move on. He also asked the audience to pull themselves together and come out of the coffin of depression.

“Get out and breathe fresh air! Stop crying in your room with the curtains closed. Do something better with your life. It’s a great series, we all love it, but come on now! Pull yourself out. Open the curtains and come out.“

Fleabag had a great impact on society and Andrew Scott He knows the quality of the series. While incredibly sad, this ending was probably the best ending, both for the two characters and for the series. Let’s move on now, as advised by the actor who will soon star in Seth Gordon’s spy film Back in Action opposite Cameron Diaz, Kyle Chandler, Jamie Foxx and Glenn Close.

In the meantime, you can find it without our knowledge, is still playing in the few remaining theaters. We can also find him in a mini-series and a psychological thriller (in black and white) in which he stars, RipleyAvailable on Netflix from April 4th.

And if you still want to cling to the past, Fleabag You can watch it in full on Prime Video.