Marcos James—best known to US audiences as White Rat in Season 5 of ‘Game of Thrones’—heads back to TV in ‘Cabin Pressure’, directed by Peter Sullivan. The film premieres on LMN on September 5 at 8/7c, repeats on September 6, and will be available on Amazon starting September 6. James plays Kody, one of the lead villains in a high-stakes story that shuttles between ground and flight, delivering one of his most physically demanding performances yet.

Marcos, what was it like working on the upcoming TV film ‘Cabin Pressure’?

“The experience was thrilling.”

“Playing Kody—one of the most menacing and brooding roles of my career—was physically taxing but immensely rewarding.”

“As a primary antagonist, I found it both demanding and deeply enjoyable.”

Without giving away any spoilers, what makes the story a must-see?

“I  was completely absorbed from the start—the story gripped me and didn’t let go. It alternates between ground and flight as it follows Nora, a flight attendant confronted with impossible directives. On the ground, my character is an immediate, intimidating presence with intense action. The tension keeps ratcheting up in both settings right to the final moments.”

Who were your key collaborators on this film?

“I had the privilege of working with fight director Cole McKay—known for his stunt work on such projects as, ‘Transformers’ and ‘Cloverfield’. Acting opposite Christopher Sky led to some incredibly authentic fight sequences.”

“Director Peter Sullivan was fantastic to work with, and reuniting with Hybrid—who previously cast me in leading roles—was a pleasure.”

“Jon Briddell from ‘Doom Patrol’ and the rest of the cast brought terrific energy.”

Which past projects do you look back on fondly?

“‘Game of Thrones’ is a standout—playing White Rat in Season 5 was a career high. On stage, Arjuna in ‘The Mahabharata’ at Sadler’s Wells was a major moment. I also played William French in the LMN series, ‘Keeping Up with the Joneses’, and I loved being part of Disney’s ‘The Lion King’. I’m grateful for all these experiences and the continued work.”

What’s next on the horizon?

“Next up is another villainous turn in the upcoming season of a series that is available on Netflix, Paramount+ and other platforms. Filming that project was exciting and let me tap into a cool East Coast vibe.”

Featured photo credit: John Gore