James Nesbitt on the worry he felt about the audience reaction when Adam and Karen got together in Cold Feet
James Nesbitt has admitted he was shocked when his Cold Feet character Adam fell in love with old pal Karen, played by Hermione Norris, in the last series of the ITV comedy drama, penned by Mike Bullen.
“Hermione and I were surprised by the creation of that story and were quite scared of it,” James told us. “We felt it might put us in a vulnerable position and that an audience wouldn’t go with it and we weren’t sure how it would work. I just didn’t get it - I thought they were clutching at straws.”
However, after filming the new run, which sees Adam and Karen continue their relationship and make plans to move in together, James confessed that he was won over.
"Now it makes perfect sense,” he said. “Karen and Adam bring out good things in each other, there’s great chemistry and Hermione and I love working together. It’s one of the strengths of Cold Feet that it can tackle the idea that you can find love and friendship in later life in challenging circumstances. Hopefully the progression won’t disappoint. It will be intriguing and ultimately rewarding.”
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The new run sees the couple face a host of difficulties however, from the arrival of Karen’s difficult mother, played by Gemma Jones, to a surprising blast from Adam's past and a worrying work issue.
But James is pleased that whatever challenges lies ahead for Adam, the character is finally growing up.
“There was danger of him losing his likability a couple of series ago when he seemed more cynical. But now you see him trying to do the right thing,” he said. “In this series you see him confronted with reality. He’s on a journey of self-discovery that will hopefully lead him to a happier place. It’s feels like a mature show this time but with the same ingredients. I love it!’
Cold Feet returns on Monday 13 January on ITV at 9pm
