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masterofmystery · #1 (**permalink**) 04-03-2009, 11:39 PM

Actor Robert Sheehan was recently interviewed, where he spoke about his upcoming feature, Cherrybomb, and the professional and personal relationships he forged with co-star Rupert Grint:

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What was your reaction when you first found out that Rupert Grint was cast as Malachy? Did you have any preconceptions about him, and did he fulfill your expectations?
Robert: I was delighted to hear Rupert was on board, and I tend not to expect anything from a person until I have met them in person and come to know them a little bit; so no preconceptions further than the knowledge of who he was and what he had done. He is a dynamite package to have in a film though, because not only did he give a fantastic performance in the film, but he’s also a profoundly sweet, affable character to have around, and his international profile will undoubtedly help to draw more interest to the film.

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Luke and Malachy are best friends. Did you have time to bond with Rupert, considering the tight filming schedule — did you go out together, did you discuss the relationship between Malachy and Luke and what they’re going through?
Robert: Of course we had time to bond, and a grueling schedule on a film set would mean that you would be in the company of fellow cast and crew for 10-12 hours, 5 days a week; and since none of us out of the three were indigenous to Belfast, we would spend the weekends together too. So I’m happy and lucky to say I made some great friends on the shoot. And The Rotterdam was a bar which became our local after we used it as a location! That’s “The Lifeboat” in the film, great spot!

The full interview, which contains plot spoilers for Cherrybomb, can be read here.