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Making his mark. Since Lockwood & Co. premiered on Netflix, fans have applauded Cameron Chapman for his captivating performance as Anthony Lockwood — and his scene-stealing moments with onscreen love interest Ruby Stokes.
The new series, which is based on Jonathan Stroud‘s book series of the same name, follows three young operatives of a psychic detection agency as they fight ghosts. Anthony, who founded his own startup titled Lockwood & Co., is joined by his friend George (Ali Hadji-Heshmati) and newcomer Lucy (Stokes) as they attempt to keep the residents in London, England, safe from potential supernatural threats.
After Lockwood & Co. debuted in January, Chapman opened up about the work that went into bringing Anthony to life.
“We were really fortunate to have a period of time before shooting, dedicated to rehearsals (stunts & script work). Jonathan was very supportive, as were the production team, we were given space to ask questions, provided glossaries for the world’s terminology and of course scripts/the books to pull from,” he told Revamp Magazine one month later. “It was an exciting challenge to step into this unique world, aside from working on the script, I watched ghost documentaries, read ghost folk tales and studied the Victorian photography that [creator] Joe Cornish often used as a reference.”
The British actor noted that it was a “dream” to play the iconic detective on screen, adding, “That much was clear as soon as I read the first few scenes in the script. Whilst you have all this amazing support in prep, you have to find the character for yourself, otherwise the character will never translate on screen as a recognizable, layered human. I remember imagining the character through certain scenes in the script, and what I thought he needed to bring in those scenes, being able to find that with the help of others was a joy.”
Chapman also credited his costars for creating a fun environment on set. “They’re the best. Both [Ruby and Ali] are fantastic actors and wonderful people. We became a real family unit, navigating the world of Lockwood & Co. and the world of filming, together. I love them!” he gushed to Wonderland Magazine in January.
He continued: “It’s long days, and we had lots of night shoots, which means you’re sort of in a bubble from the outside world. Too many good eggs to say there were any favorites, but I will say I loved working with Jack Bandiera — we had such a laugh every time on set, despite the rivalry our characters have. Also, Paddy [Holland] is a legend.”
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Scroll down for everything to know about Chapman after his debut in Lockwood & Co.:
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Making his mark. Since Lockwood & Co. premiered on Netflix, fans have applauded Cameron Chapman for his captivating performance as Anthony Lockwood — and his scene-stealing moments with onscreen love interest Ruby Stokes. The new series, which is based on Jonathan Stroud‘s book series of the same name, follows three young operatives of a psychic detection agency as they fight ghosts. Anthony, who founded his own startup titled Lockwood & Co., is joined by his friend George (Ali Hadji-Heshmati) and newcomer Lucy (Stokes) as they attempt to keep the residents in London, England, safe from potential supernatural threats. After Lockwood & Co. debuted in January, Chapman opened up about the work that went into bringing Anthony to life. “We were really fortunate to have a period of time before shooting, dedicated to rehearsals (stunts & script work). Jonathan was very supportive, as were the production team, we were given space to ask questions, provided glossaries for the world’s terminology and of course scripts/the books to pull from,” he told Revamp Magazine one month later. “It was an exciting challenge to step into this unique world, aside from working on the script, I watched ghost documentaries, read ghost folk tales and studied the Victorian photography that [creator] Joe Cornish often used as a reference.” The British actor noted that it was a “dream” to play the iconic detective on screen, adding, “That much was clear as soon as I read the first few scenes in the script. Whilst you have all this amazing support in prep, you have to find the character for yourself, otherwise the character will never translate on screen as a recognizable, layered human. I remember imagining the character through certain scenes in the script, and what I thought he needed to bring in those scenes, being able to find that with the help of others was a joy.” Chapman also credited his costars for creating a fun environment on set. “They’re the best. Both [Ruby and Ali] are fantastic actors and wonderful people. We became a real family unit, navigating the world of Lockwood & Co. and the world of filming, together. I love them!” he gushed to Wonderland Magazine in January. He continued: “It’s long days, and we had lots of night shoots, which means you’re sort of in a bubble from the outside world. Too many good eggs to say there were any favorites, but I will say I loved working with Jack Bandiera — we had such a laugh every time on set, despite the rivalry our characters have. Also, Paddy [Holland] is a legend.” Scroll down for everything to know about Chapman after his debut in Lockwood & Co.:
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The Netflix series marks Chapman’s first TV role since graduating from Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in 2021.
“[It was] very surreal [to be cast], but I knew I had my work cut out for me, so I didn’t stand around reflecting on it for too long, to be honest,” the actor told Country and Town House in January about the career highlight.
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Chapman appeared in stage plays including Terroir, The Writer, The Two Gentlemen of Verona and Uncle Vanya before booking Lockwood & Co. According to the U.K. native, he had to adjust to the new acting medium after joining the Netflix project.
“Going from theatre rehearsals where you’re in a room with 10 people, to a production set with 300 was certainly a culture change for me,” he told Wonderland Magazine in January. “Luckily the team were incredibly supportive and I just focused on the work ahead of us, that always seems to dissolve the nerves and overthinking.”
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“Funnily enough, I don’t believe in ghosts or spirits,” Chapman told Vanity Teen in January after playing a ghost hunter in Lockwood & Co. “That being said, I actually watched a bunch of ghost sighting videos in prep for the shoot, just to see how people react, or pretend to, when they feel the presence of one. So, I guess I’m interested in them now!”
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The first season of Lockwood & Co. followed the plot from The Screaming Staircase and The Whispering Skull. In the season finale, Anthony leads Lucy and George to his secret room to share the truth about his past.
A potential second season would presumably revolve around the events in Stroud’s third novel, The Hollow Boy. The novel explores Anthony’s backstory and explains why he developed a passion for hunting ghosts.
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The Netflix star began using Instagram in January to promote his new series. Chapman has shared photos from red carpet events and with his Lockwood and Co. costars.
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