Ruth Jones reveals 'serious' gun training made her feel 'powerful' as she describes the gruelling preparation behind her Run Away role
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Ruth Jones revealed she had a 'serious' gun training for her new role in Netflix's hit Harlan Coben series Run Away - which made her feel 'powerful'.The Gavin & Stacey star, 59, was a far cry from her character Nessa as she transformed into sharp private investigator Elena Ravenscroft.The Welsh actress described the gruelling preparation for her newest character, as she told how holding a gun on set was a 'first' for her. 'We had proper serious training for it, it was all taken very seriously – as it should be, you know,' she told Radio Times.'I'd be lying if I said that it didn't make me feel like a little bit kind of powerful onscreen.'The comedian also recalled filming a flashback scene that featured a shootout in an abandoned factory, dubbing it as an 'astonishing experience'. Ruth Jones revealed she had a 'serious' gun training for her new role in Netflix's hit Harlan Coben series Run Away - which made her feel 'powerful' (pictured last month) The Gavin & Stacey star, 59, was a far cry from her character Nessa as she transformed into sharp private investigator Elena Ravenscroft (pictured)'I was gobsmacked at how many people were involved in setting up a scene like that'I learned what was meant by a 'squib' – a fake explosion that mimics gunfire, and shots bouncing off surfaces.She continued: 'I had to be taught how to hold and fire a gun with blanks as that was a first for me. The guns are incredibly loud!'The thriller - which stars Ruth alongside James Nesbitt - launched on the streaming giant on New Year's day, quickly racking up an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score.The series is based on American author Harlan's 2019 book - which follows dad Simon (played by James) and how his world is turned upside down when his daughter Paige (Ellie de Lange) goes missing.Previous series inspired by his books include Netflix hit Fool Me Once and The Stranger, as well as Prime Video's Lazarus.Over on Rotten Tomatoes, fans have shared their praise at the new series.One wrote: 'I will admit that this is the first Harlan Coben adaptation that I actually liked watching.' The Welsh actress described the gruelling preparation for her newest character, as she told how holding a gun on set was a 'first' for her. The thriller - which stars Ruth alongside James Nesbitt- launched on the streaming giant on New Year's day, quickly racking up an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score (pictured James Nesbitt and Minnie Driver as Simon and Ingrid) Previous series inspired by his books include Netflix hit Fool Me Once and The Stranger, as well as Prime Video's Lazarus (pictured Alfred Enoch as detective Isaac Fagbenle on Run Away)A second added: 'It's kind of bonkers and likely to engage viewers, but one can't help but be left wanting a little more.'A third penned: 'If you’ve enjoyed previous Harlan Coben adaptations, you should love this one.'The already-acclaimed series also sees Harry Potter's Alfred Enoch starring as detective Isaac Fagbenle alongside his partner Ruby Todd, played by Amy Gledhill.More addition to the stellar cast include Minnie Driver as Simon's wife Ingrid while British acting royalty Annette Badland plays an IT expert who works lowkey with Elena.
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Ruth Jones reveals 'serious' gun training made her feel 'powerful' as she describes the gruelling preparation behind her Run Away role
