The Peaky Blinders star on zoning out, missing cues, and being punched while dressed as a rabbit at a St Patrick’s Day parade
Born in Ireland, Daryl McCormack, 30, studied theatre and performance in Dublin. In 2018, he made his West End debut in Martin McDonagh’s The Lieutenant of Inishmore, and in 2019 he was cast as Isaiah Jesus in Peaky Blinders. He stars opposite Emma Thompson in Good Luck to You, Leo Grande and is nominated for both rising star and best leading actor at this year’s Bafta film awards, which are on 19 February. He is single and lives in London.
What is your greatest fear?
Not actualising my full potential.
