James Norton

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James Norton on Happy Valley and getting under the skin of Tommy ... (Radio Times)

Radio Times speaks exclusively to James Norton about returning to Happy Valley and going beyond the surface-level "monster" of Tommy Lee Royce.

"It’s a beautiful part of the world with a rich cultural history, but there’s also a lot of poverty and a sense of injustice. "It hit the bull’s-eye in the first and second series, so we’re feeling the pressure of expectation. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the [Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast](https://www.radiotimes.com/audio/podcasts/). They are thinking about what direction they want to take and they haven’t called me to be part of that conversation." We’re all aware of the incredible love people have for it and we really have to deliver. Happy Valley is partly about communities being left behind, but also about the humour and warmth at the heart of Catherine’s family." And it’s a lot of my hair, but also a lot of extensions. Norton insists he is able to "dip in and out" of Royce and it’s very much make-believe. But for the new series of Happy Valley, Royce has long hair and a beard, which everyone will assume is a nod to a Messiah complex. He was badly abused as a child, he sees the world as inherently dangerous and hostile. and I feel bad because it’s such a lovely show and Robson [Green] is one of the nicest men in the world. Norton is talking by Zoom from Dublin, enthusing about the cold showers he enjoys at the start of most days and the swim he’s going to take in the Irish Sea after our interview.

James Norton hails Happy Valley as 'revolutionary' (RTE.ie)

The 37-year-old actor stars as notorious villain Tommy Lee Royce in the BBC One drama, which is set to return for a third and final series on New Year's Day.

"I love my job, but, ultimately, acting is pretending. That was Sally denying the audience any titillation. Women were not only under-represented but badly represented.

Happy Valley's James Norton teases how Tommy and Catherine's ... (The Irish Sun)

THE BBC drama is set to return for its third and final outing and now the show's star James Norton has teased the drama of what is to come in Happy Va.

“There’s a certain kind of shared experience they have in that they both obsess about each other. That information, that situation is giving him a sense of contentment.” There’s a sort of, not love at all but, there is a kind of connection and affinity. Catherine has her family and does not want to think about Tommy." [James Norton](https://www.thesun.ie/who/james-norton/) rose to stardom thanks to his role on the show which allowed him to be cast in other projects including fellow drama Grantchester. [British Period Dramas](https://britishperioddramas.com/news/james-norton-interview-happy-valley-season-3-tommy-lee-royce/), James said of the relationship between the two characters: "The relationship between Catherine and Tommy is kind of everything, at least for Tommy.

James Norton had 'weird dreams about violence' after playing ... (Daily Mail)

James Norton admits he had 'weird dreams about violence' after Happy Valley; The actor, 37, plays the villainous murderer and sex offender Tommy Lee Royce ...

[James Norton swaps his clean-cut look for a rugged beard and huge forehead scar as he returns to screens as behind-bars villain Tommy Lee Royce](/tvshowbiz/article-11523579/James-Norton-dons-huge-forehead-scar-villain-Tommy-Lee-Royce-season-3-Happy-Valley.html)for season 3 of Happy Valley In October, BBC confirmed a third season of the hit show would be on its way, and that it would be its last. In October, BBC confirmed a third season of the hit show would be on its way, and that it would be its last The final season will follow Sergeant Catherine Cawood (Sarah Lancashire) as she investigates a gangland murder that leads her back to Tommy, and her struggle to end the drug supply in the valley. [James Norton swaps his clean-cut look for a rugged beard and huge forehead scar as he returns to screens as behind-bars villain Tommy Lee Royce for season 3 of Happy Valley](/tvshowbiz/article-11523579/James-Norton-dons-huge-forehead-scar-villain-Tommy-Lee-Royce-season-3-Happy-Valley.html) [James Norton](/tvshowbiz/james-norton/index.html) has said he had 'weird dreams about violence' after playing villainous murderer and sex offender [Tommy Lee](/tvshowbiz/tommy-lee/index.html) Royce - but admits he didn't let himself sink too deeply into the sadistic character. James added that he likes to have a beer and bath at the end of the day to 'decompress', and didn't leave set thinking that he 'can't get Tommy out of his head'.

Happy Valley's James Norton's life from 'idyllic' childhood in ... (Yorkshire Live)

The final series of Happy Valley is due to air next week and will see the return of popular villain Tommy Lee Royce. Tommy is now eighteen months into ...

James was in a relationship with Irish actress and singer Jessie Buckley from 2015 to 2017. He has previously described growing up at the edge of the Howardian Hills as "idyllic". James has appeared in a number of popular TV shows and films including ITV drama Grantchester and BBC's War & Peace. I think that’s because for the first time in a long time he has got hope. “At its best, our condition is a constant faff. That information, that situation, is giving him a sense of contentment." Norton said during a red carpet event: “I love him. “These two insulin pens I’m holding, as well as the @dexcom sensor on my bum, keep me alive every single day. Tommy is now eighteen months into serving a life sentence in a Category A prison and appears to be in better shape than when we last saw him. "Unlike the Tommy we have seen of the first and second series he feels quite affable and in control, I think that’s probably because we arrive in the third series and Tommy has information about something we don’t know about yet. He told the PA news agency: "He has calmed down and there is a definite shift in his demeanour and his temperament. Actor James Norton, 37, said his character has undergone a lot of change over the past seven years and has "grown and matured".

Happy Valley's James Norton reveals 'violent' scenes were cut from ... (The Irish Sun)

JAMES Norton has revealed some "particularly violent" scenes were previously cut from Happy Valley.The 37-year-old actor stars as Tommy Lee Royce in t.

“There’s a certain kind of shared experience they have in that they both obsess about each other. There’s a sort of, not love at all but, there is a kind of connection and affinity. [thrilled to have the show back](https://www.thesun.ie/tv/9985496/happy-valley-fans-say-same-thing-series-three-return/) and rushed to social media last night to have their say. [British Period Dramas](https://britishperioddramas.com/news/james-norton-interview-happy-valley-season-3-tommy-lee-royce/), James said of the two characters: "The relationship between Catherine and Tommy is kind of everything, at least for Tommy. Speaking to [returned on New Year's Day](https://www.thesun.ie/tv/9985496/happy-valley-fans-say-same-thing-series-three-return/) for a third and final instalment.