You enlist a friend.
They were each others only friends, really, Latif tells EW of the unlikely duo.
And then theres a competitiveness with our characters, because were both very good at science.
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But fans hoping to see Jekyll and Frankenstein take it to the next level might be disappointed.
One of the first chapters, he stabs some guys head in Soho.
Its just a very horrible beginning to a book, Latif marvels.
ButPenny Dreadfulhas a way of putting its own spin on classic characters, and Jekyll is no exception.
Its John [Logan, the shows creator]s own take.
My character, weve gone down a mixed-race route, which is very refreshing.
Its just a completely new take, he says.
I dont think weve ever seen a mixed-race Jekyll in this sense.
Victorian England historically, its correct.
Hes already an outsider, which is a very nice way to start.
That was quite a lot of glasses, Latif laughs.
Its quite weird, as an actor.
Youve got to time your freak outs.
Latif can also tease more and more intense, weird moments between his character and Treadaways down the line.
We start doing a lot of experimenting, strapping more people to chairs, he says.
Its lovely acting and writing.
And obviously Dr. Seward [Patti LuPone] as well, Latif adds.
I like those therapy scenes.
Dr. Jekyll should take note.
Penny Dreadfulairs Sundays at 10 p.m.
