Nigel Havers SHOCKS Fans! Reveals Secret Behind 'Golden Boys' Success!

British acting legend Nigel Havers, a name synonymous with roles in classics like "Chariots of Fire" and "A Passage to India," is diving into the murky world of Swedish financial crime. He's starring in TV4's upcoming drama "Golden Boys," and from what he's saying, it sounds like a real departure – and a fascinating one at that.

Nigel Havers SHOCKS Fans! Reveals Secret Behind 'G...

Havers plays a fictionalized version of Lord Moyne, a British peer from the Guinness family who found himself knee-deep in Sweden's biggest financial scandal of the late '90s. Intriguingly, Havers revealed that the *real* Lord Moyne actually sought advice from his own father, the late politician Michael Havers, during the ordeal. Talk about a personal connection to the material!

"Lord Moyne had one trait, and that was to look after himself," Havers chuckled in a recent interview. It seems he's relishing the opportunity to play a character with such a… well, let's just say "strong" self-preservation instincts. The series, penned by Erik Hultkvist of "Blinded" fame, clearly struck a chord with the seasoned actor, reminding him of that intriguing past connection between his father and the real-life Lord Moyne, also known as Jonathan Guinness.

In "Golden Boys," Havers' Lord Moyne is lured by the promise of quick riches and gets entangled in a scheme to defraud Trustor, a plot that ultimately unravels thanks to a tenacious financial journalist. "Lord Moyne’s motivation was he wanted to make some money," Havers stated bluntly. "Mind you, the Golden Boys’ motivation was exactly the same. They all wanted to make huge amounts of money." It's a classic tale of greed and ambition, but with a distinctly Scandinavian twist.

Director Ivica Zuback ("A Hustler’s Diary") is clearly aiming for a morally ambiguous narrative. He's adopted a "not judging" approach to his characters, framing "Golden Boys" as an anti-hero story. "When you start watching 'Industry' or 'Succession,' you cannot take your eyes off them. That’s what I really hope to get with this show," Zuback explained. He wants to create characters you might not like, but can't look away from – a goal that's often the key to compelling drama.

The production, despite a relatively modest budget of around €5 million, filmed across various glamorous locations, including Stockholm, London, Geneva, and St. Tropez. It also marks TV4 Group's largest investment in a series to date, signaling their confidence in the project. For Havers, known for portraying refined British gentlemen in productions like "Downton Abbey" and "The Gentlemen," this foray into a gritty Swedish crime drama might seem unexpected. However, his impressive career spans decades and genres, from "Nicholas Nickleby" to "Coronation Street." His decision to join "Golden Boys" ultimately comes down to this: the script and the role itself. It all goes to show that a good story, no matter where it comes from, can always attract top talent.