Danny Dyer Opens Up About Daughter's Wedding and New Film Role
In an exclusive revelation, actor Danny Dyer has admitted that he asked his son-in-law, West Ham captain Jarod Bowen, for the first dance at his daughter Dani's wedding. The 48-year-old star, known for his tough-guy roles, shared this humorous anecdote in a recent interview, showcasing his softer side.
A Touching Wedding Moment
Danny Dyer explained that he couldn't resist making the playful request at the wedding last May, which involved his 29-year-old TV personality daughter Dani and her husband Jarod Bowen, also 29. He said, "I did ask him for the first dance at the wedding. It did not go down well. I have had a few t**ts come through my door and you do have to wear it. I can't tell my daughter who to fall in love with, but the best present she could have given me was the captain of West Ham. So it was a beautiful day!" This light-hearted moment highlights the close bond within the family.
Adding to the wedding festivities, Danny brought his BAFTA award as an unofficial plus one. He won the award last year for his performance as Lee in the Sky comedy Mr Bigstuff. During his speech, he joked, "It was just after I won the BAFTA so I did bring the BAFTA out. I started by saying 'today is not about me....but.' I pulled it out and it went down well." This gesture added a personal touch to the celebration.
Dispelling the Hardman Image
Contrary to his on-screen persona, Danny Dyer insists he is far from a hardman. He described himself as a "big softie," revealing that his children call him their cloud because he feels like one when they cuddle him. He added, "I think there is a little bit of fattism in there, but I have never claimed to be a hardman." This candid admission offers a glimpse into his private life and family dynamics.
Frustration with Film Rating
In his latest film, One Last Deal, Danny plays Jimmy Banks, a foul-mouthed cockney football agent. Despite the movie tackling serious issues like rape, it has received an 18 certificate, which annoys him. He argued, "You are really limiting your audience. I think young men should be watching films like this to learn about misogyny and about men turning a blind eye to rape." He expressed strong disapproval of his character, stating, "I hated him. The director said he loved him but he was awful."
The filming process for One Last Deal was challenging, nearly driving Danny "insane." Shot in Hove Castle, he spent ten days in a constructed office, learning 15 pages of script. He said, "It drove me insane a little bit. I did go a bit crackers. It was not a pleasant experience. It is like an episode of The Twilight Zone where this geezer has the worst day of his life. I read it and thought it was brilliant. It is kind of like my Hamlet."
Acting Insights and Future Projects
Danny Dyer emphasized the importance of preparation in acting, saying, "There is no excuses for not learning your lines. Some people think they can blag it. Just do your homework right. You can't blag this sh**." For his role in One Last Deal, he dug deep emotionally, using personal experiences to convey the necessary intensity. He noted, "You can use Vicks and you whack it under your eyeballs and you start crying, or you can go to some deep place within your soul. I dug deep for this movie as it sits with you. This took me to dark places where I needed to go."
Looking ahead, Danny suggested that One Last Deal could work as a theatre production, but not with him performing eight shows a week. He proposed, "It would be a good one man show. I would like to give someone else a shot or I could flip and give the part to a woman. That would be mad and that intrigues me slightly." He also hinted at a potential sequel, describing the film as "a bit heavy" and adding, "It is all about the readies and then we can do the prison film the sequel. It is all about readies."
Beyond this, Danny has upcoming roles in the new series of The Rivals, where he will be riding a horse, and in a Channel 4 drama The Siege, where he will portray policeman Trevor Lock during the 1980 Iranian Embassy siege. These projects showcase his versatility as an actor.
