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Check out this exclusive image of Nighy as rocker Billy Mack, still looking fabulous after all these years.
For now, allow us to tease you with the films naughtiest character.
Credit: Mitch Jenkins for EW
I used to be in a band when I was young and I was terribly self-conscious, Nighy says.
Back then, I had to throw shapes that might suggest I was good in bed or something.
Which counted me out.
Nick Briggs
But then I got older and it turns out that people are really affectionate about old rockers.
Suddenly it was so ironic.
Youre supposed to stop readingNMEwhen youre 42.
I carried on until I was in my late 50s.
I used to be able to tell you the bass player in every band on earth.
And the second drummer.
I kind of felt familiar with the character.
The actor also commented on howLove Actuallychanged his career in such a seismic way.
I didnt have to audition anymore.
In England, Id had a very familiar English career.
It was a different dynamic.
And the audiences might almost be able to pronounce my name.
Youll have to wait to seeRed Nose Day Actuallyto hear who that person was.
And for American audiences, the wait is painfully even longer.
Stay tuned to EW for much moreLove Actuallysequel news.
