Killian Scott Talks BBC’s The Capture Series Three

Joining A Well-Oiled Machine

The BBC’s The Capture returns for a third series and here’s one of its stars Killian Scott, who has just joined the series, talking about it…

This is your first series on The Capture. How has it been joining the cast?

It’s been very easy, actually. Everyone was incredibly welcoming, and it’s a very well-oiled machine, from Ben’s writing to Derek’s producing, with Holliday leading the show brilliantly. Ron Perlman and the regular cast were already so established that I just tried to slot in and keep up. When the scripts are that strong, everything tends to fall into place.

What made you want to be part of the show?

Quite simply, it’s very good writing. Any actor responds to that. Ben has a real skill for balancing sophisticated surveillance and technology with very human stories at the centre. You get all the elements of a classic espionage thriller, but with fully rounded characters under intense personal pressure. For me, Noah was particularly appealing, a mysterious, multi-faceted character.

What was it like stepping onto the CTC set for the first time?

Quite intimidating. There are people everywhere and screens constantly running surveillance and data. But the set is so well designed that once you step into it, it does a lot of the work for you. It feels like a real, functioning environment.

How does The Capture differ from other thrillers?

It’s the balance. You get strong emotional stakes and believable characters alongside sophisticated thriller and espionage elements. Nothing is sacrificed for the other, it all coexists. It feels influenced by classic le Carré-style storytelling but grounded in very human drama.

The show’s themes of deepfakes and altered surveillance feel very relevant. Why do you think that is?

Ben is clearly interested in where technology might be heading, not just where it is now. The tech in the show is slightly ahead of reality, which allows him to explore how it could evolve, for good or for bad. That’s what makes it unsettling and interesting.