Ask Ianto! Submit your questions for Torchwood's Gareth David-Lloyd
We're delighted to announce that we'll soon be interviewing Gareth David-Lloyd, the infinitely squeezable actor who plays Ianto Jones on the hit sci-fi series Torchwood. And rather than hog all the fun ourselves, we thought we'd give all you Torchwoodies out there a chance to ask Ianto your own burning questions. Now, we can't guarantee that we'll be able to use all questions, but we will be sure to put a few of the fan-submitted q's to the soft-spoken Welshman when we have his ear. Simply drop your questions in the comments and we'll take it from there! Now all that remains is to figure out just how many different ways it's possible to word the phrase "What's it like to make out with John Barrowman?"... Submitted by on Tue, 2008-02-12 11:33. |
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Question for Gareth
If Torchwood is commissioned for a third series, what is the single most important thing you'd like to happen to Ianto during that series?
Additionally, beyond Torchwood, what are your biggest aspirations in your career?
sorry mistake
TW Series 3
As per a radio interview with John Barrowman, Series 3 starts filming in May.
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If this is true, its great
haha
i guess i'll get it out of the way then - - on a scale from 1-10...how are john's kissing skills? 10 being the best of course and all that. :-)
Only because we haven't seen it...
Does Barrowman use a lot of tongue?
My questions for Gareth
- I read that John Barrowman likes to play pranks on everyone on set. What's the dirtiest prank he ever played on you, and have you ever played one on him?
- What do you enjoy most about filming Torchwood (not the finished episode, but the actual filming), and what do you hate the most?
- Have you, or any of the other cast, been injured on the set of Torchwood before?
Gareth's Voice
One of the things I like best about Gareth is his beautiful voice (those "wonderful Welsh vowels"). The Bible reading scene in End of Days would put most ministers to shame.
Any chance of a musical interlude, like a team Karaoke night?
Also, curious to hear some Welsh. Will Ianto and Gwen maybe ever exchange any dialogue in Welsh, either with each other or other people?
Hot
Did you feel anything when you kissed Barrowman in the Second Season Third Episode?
Are Ianto and Jack going to have a real relationship or is everybody going to write to the producers of the show asking them to eliminate Gwen?
Does anyone on the set get jealous of you and Barrowman?
The Future!
Here is my question for Gareth:
- How do you see Ianto's relationship with Jack continuing? Will it become more intimate, physically and emotionally, and if so, how will that affect Ianto's character?
Question for Gareth David-Lloyd
Ianto started as a character in the background that we knew very little of, who was practically not seen or heard.
Did you know when you started that his part would become bigger? Or did the increase in importance come later? By fan demand? You're own request? The idea of the writers?
Slash?
Question
Answers from Fanfic
Okay, so this isn't a real answer, but it was in a piece of fanfic that I found a long time ago and thankfully kept. It's a supposed Ianto diary entry. I at least found it rather amusing...
"Still can’t complain. Entire team being either incompetent, sex obsessed or both has its advantage. Arrival of removal crew and large cyber-conversion unit shaped box went largely unnoticed. Though did find both Boss and Pterodactyl trying to hump it at one point. Thankfully not at the same time."
Fame
Given that, from what I've heard, Ianto was originally planned as a rather more minor character than he is now, has it been hard for you as an actor to adjust to the fame, and the massive fanbase that you now have?
What sort of changes in your life has it resulted in?
Question
Languages!
Is Ianto fluent in any language other than English? (Maybe he's fluent in Welsh, but never mind that.)
Also, what are the chances of a musical number in Torchwood?
Your Suits
I love the way Ianto Dresses. Do you have any imput as to how your character is dressed? Favorite colors? A particular Designer you follow?
Thank you
...
What do you think drives Ianto to carry on doing what he does (especially after the incidents in Cyberwoman and Countrycide in the first season)?
In yourself, would you be happy to work in a Third season of TW, and if so, what would you like to see introduced/expanded on?
Best Lines
QUESTIONS!!! (attention-grabbing capslock!)
If you could be on any other show, what would you like to be in?
What is the strangest thing anyone has ever asked you?
Would you like to be in a film some day?
John Barrowman aside, anyone else on set you wouldn't mind having a snogging scene with?
Musical episode??
When is Torchwood going to do a musical episode?
Just one question.
great actor! love your work!
Are you happy with season two?
Would you change something of Ianto if you could?
I love Ianto and Jack, but I also love seeing you work wih Burn, I hope we will see more Ianto and Owen working together. Will we ever see something romantic/sexual between Ianto and Owen? Maybe an AU episode?
Consultation
Other work
Gareth's singing
Cyberwoman
Thanks for asking this...
I always thought it was artifcial respiration that became a kiss at the last minute. It didn't occur to me that Jack had the power to bring him back to life, but it would make sense.
Peace..
I believe they answered this
Ianto's Orientation...
Is he bi/ gay or just gay for Jack? It took four episodes after the first "kiss" before the relationship with Jack started. And surprisingly, Ianto was the aggressor. Was this discussed between Cyberwoman and They Keep Killing Suzie" or was it already planned?
Thank you Gareth. I love what you've done with Ianto. I'm really happy they expanded his role in season 2.
In the Captain's Blog Jack
The New & Improved Ianto!
I like the new more quippy, less morose, more ninja Ianto. What does Gareth think of the latest characterization?
Oh, and will we beseeing more of Rhys? I adore him.
Ianto/Jack/Gwen?!
YAY for Ianto. He's the best thing about the show!Conventions
I see you are attending The Rift Torchwood event in London in April, and have been a guest at a few other conventions/signings in the last year or so - is meeting fans/doing live Q&As a nerve-racking experience? Or something that with your theatre background you take in your stride?
Have you ever attended a convention as a 'fan'?
Hey, gareth! I know that
Torchwood The Musical
What do you think about a Torchwood Musical, like well we had one on Buffy and Two pints...I personally think Torchwood the Musical would be great, what about you?
This was something me and my friend were talkinga bout a while back
*waves at "Jack"...helloooooooo (MY Jack that is lol)
Are the offers flooding in?
Your delivery of Ianto's
Your delivery of Ianto's season 2 dry humour is bar none.
Is there any comedian or actor that you draw your inspiration from to get that snarky attitude we all love so much?
-Ashlynn
My questions
You once said you were a big fan of Robert Englund (AKA Freddy Krueger). Would you see yourself ever be in a role, be it movie or film, of a horror character like FK? Or would you prefer to always be the 'good guy'?
Do you like performing or would you like to try your hand at more production, writing, or even directing?
I'm getting dizzy
It's all about the chemistry....
I would want to ask Gareth lots of things...Like if perhaps he could just come here and read to me, straight from the phonebook would be fine, his voice is incredible! Gotta love those beautiful Welsh vowels *sigh*...
But really, I would like to know how he feels about being sort of a gay icon and part of the most popular fandom/couple out there. I am a fangirl, trust me, I know how much we adore Jack/Ianto! But as far as I know, not that it is any of my business really, Gareth is straight, and it must be interesting for a straight man to have this place out there in gay culture. I think it is great. My other burning question would be if he thinks, in regards to Torchwood anyway, if the whole Jack and Gwen thing is just Jack being concerned for her and the team....I don't see the spark there, as actors anyway, that John and Gareth have, and I think that plays alot into it, for me anyway. There is really some genuine chemistry there between the two guys.
But you know, even if you don't get to my question, I am really looking forward to this interview.
What I would ask.
No really
Oh. My.
Martha is related to another
Spin off
Seeing as Torchwood is a spin off of Doctor Who I was wondering if Gareth was a fan of Doctor Who before joining Torchwood. Favourite Doctor ? Any aliens (other than Cybermen) from Doctor Who that he would like the Torchwood team to face ?
Not TW related question
- I'm a straight femail fan from the US... is there any way people not in the Cardiff area can listen to your music. It's such a rich bluesy sound. I've only heard the bits on youtube and it is so amazing sounding.
- I'm going to be in Cardiff in August (hope to see some filming of Series 3), do you have any plans for a gig then?
- What kind of puppies do you have? Read about them in the SFX interview. Just curious. I have a six month old Aussie Cattle Dog.
Thank you so much for taking the time to answer fan questions.
-Amanda - NJ, USA
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Since both you and John
Since both you and John Barrowman have great voices, is there any chance of Jack and Ianto one day breaking into song?
Would you like to see Ianto crossover to Doctor Who?