Bradley James Talks Myth and “Merlin”

By Liz | August 11, 2009

I’ve been quite enjoying my Sunday night television with wizards (Merlin) and vampires (True Blood). Even more fun is the fact that my son looks forward to watching Merlin with me. It’s the only show he and I watch alone. Of course, being a nine year-old boy, he likes the sword-play and I like the romantic fantasy. I am, forever, a hopeless romantic.

As fans of Merlin have seen, this is not your typical King Arthur story. Jenna Busch caught up with Bradley James, who plays young Prince Arthur in the show. James talks about season one and season two (now filming), Merlin and Guinevere.

We’re only part way into the first season, but in England, the show has been renewed for a second season. As a huge fan of the myth in all it’s forms, I watch it weekly. I was pleased to be able to chat with James about his character, the changes in the story, and working with the amazing Head. (Obviously I’m a Buffy fan as well.)

This myth cycle has been re-imagined many times. What is it about this particular Arthur that makes him unique?

(Continue reading interview here.)

Merlin airs Sunday nights on NBC. Watch for the wonderful, very talented, Alexander Siddig in this week’s episode, The Moment of Truth, immediately followed by another episode, Labyrinth of Gedref.

The Moment of Truth

The Labyrinth of Gedref