Line Of Duty star Martin Compston has revealed how he gets into shape for a sex scene as he admitted the idea of what used to be classed as fit ‘has dramatically changed’.
The actor, 40, is starring in new drama Fear, and just minutes in he strips off for his first sex scene as he showcases his ripped physique.
And admitting that while he makes sure he keeps in shape to prepare for an intimate scene, he joked he ‘can’t wait to get to KFC’ after he has finished filming.
He told The Sun: ‘With sex scenes and nudity, I always think “Does it further the story?” And when it furthers the story, I’m all for it.
‘But it is hard graft to prepare. I live on takeout food when I’m not at home. When I’m about to start filming, I’ll cut right back and start eating right – granola for breakfast, soup for lunch and a nice steak at dinner – instead of going to McDonald’s and Domino’s.
‘You can’t wait to get your topless scene out of the way so you can go straight to KFC.’
Martin Compston has revealed how he gets into shape for a sex scene as he admitted the idea of what used to be classed as fit ‘has dramatically changed’ (pictured in 2009 movie The Disappearance Of Alice Creed)
Martin has now revealed he keeps on top of his fitness thanks to his love of football, running and the gym and also focuses on healthy eating
Martin revealed he keeps on top of his fitness thanks to his love of football, running and the gym and also focuses on healthy eating.
In more recent years he has also become ‘obsesssed’ with krav maga – the martial art that helped Jennifer Lopez get in shape.
However, since turning 40 Martin admitted it is now getting harder to combat his love of takeaways and alcohol and stay fit.
He went onto add that he does feel the ‘pressure’ when filming topless scenes as he ‘can’t just be slim anymore, you have to be f***ing ripped’ as ‘people can be cruel’.
In the new Amazon Prime series, Martin portrays architect Martyn, who moves into a stunning home in the poshest part of Glasgow with his two kids and his wife Rebecca (Anjli Mogindra).
It comes after Martin opened up on the possibility of a new series of Line Of Duty, as he admitted he’d ‘like to pull his waistcoat out again’.
The Scottish actor starred in the BBC police drama which last aired in 2021 after almost a decade on screens – and fans are desperate for another season.
In an interview with The Times, Martin was asked the question on everyone’s minds, and hinted that viewers could be in luck.
The actor, who is starring in new drama Fear where just minutes in he strips off for his first sex scene showcasing his ripped physique, joked he ‘can’t wait to get to KFC’ after he has finished filming
He said: ‘With sex scenes and nudity, I always think “Does it further the story?” And when it furthers the story, I’m all for it. But it is hard graft to prepare. I live on takeout food. When I’m about to start filming, I’ll cut right back and start eating right’
In the new Amazon Prime series, Martin portrays architect Martyn, who moves into a stunning home in the poshest part of Glasgow with his two kids and his wife Rebecca (Anjli Mogindra).
He reasoned: ‘I just don’t know. I’m busy next year. Vicky’s ridiculously busy, so’s Adrian. If there’s a story Jed wants to tell, he’ll come to us.
‘As soon as there’s some news we’ll let you know, but right now there’s nothing there. I’d like to pull my waistcoat out again.’
Martin joked: ‘I like a waistcoat but I can’t wear them now; it’s like putting on Steve’s character.’
The actor, who starred as Detective Inspector Steve Arnott for six series of Line of Duty between 2012 and 2021, recently appeared on The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X.
Host Chris, 50, asked the question on everyone’s lips to find out if it’s coming back any time soon.
Throwing another hint, Martin replied: ‘I love that people ask and the love that people have.
‘When people stop asking about it it’ll be a sad day. I do love that but, you don’t want to give fans false hope because people get excited.’
He added: ‘We’re not planning anything immediately. We’d love to do another one at some point but we’re all working next year on other stuff.’
Chris joked: ‘Well stop working on other stuff, stop being so selfish.’
Despite there being nothing set in stone, Martin seems to be hopeful about the future.
Martin later confessed: ‘I’m hopeful and sure we’ll get to it at some point, but honestly once we’re going to do it you’ll hear it from us first.
‘We’d be delighted to tell people!’
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